Understanding Your Post-Surgery Financial Steps: A Guide to Item Numbers and Reimbursements

Body Contouring with Dr Bernard Beldholm

In this episode, Dr. Beldholm guides you through the essential steps to take after your surgery. Once you have your item number, the next steps include understanding payment processes for your operation, anesthetist fees, and hospital charges. Dr. Beldholm explains the timeline for payments and emphasizes the importance of handling your finances correctly, especially if you don't have private health insurance. He details how to submit your surgery receipt to Medicare for reimbursement, highlighting that you can expect to receive 75% back of the scheduled fee. For those with private health funds, he clarifies how the hospital communicates with your fund, ensuring you understand the financial landscape after your procedure. Tune in for practical tips to make your post-surgery experience smoother and more manageable!

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ADULT content. Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist General Surgeon (AHPRA Medical Registration nr: MED0001186274). Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from a qualified health practitioner. Results, recovery & potential complications will vary for each individual patient. Photos & videos featured are not a guarantee that your results will be the same & do not guarantee a particular surgical outcome. Content on our Instagram page & other social media pages is published with the consent of our patients. The content featured is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice. Immediate post-op results may differ from the final result.