Your Health | Information for Hospital Patients

Hospital Visiting Hours

Family and friends are welcome to visit between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm daily.

Fees and Charges

Some services that you may be charged for whilst at SPORTSMED·SA Hospital include:

Assistant

You may receive an account for the surgeon’s assistant. This will be partly covered by Medicare.

Anaesthetist

While Medicare covers some of the charges for anaesthetists, you may be required to pay a gap. Please contact your anaesthetist directly prior to your surgery for more information.

Physiotherapy

For an effective start to rehabilitation, patients receive physiotherapy shortly after their surgery. The cost of this will depend on the number of physiotherapy visits you receive and type of cover you have with your health fund.

X-Rays

You may be required to pay a gap for medical imaging during hospitalisation.

Pathology

If any tests are required you may receive an account. These charges are mostly covered by Medicare and health insurance.

Prostheses

If you require prostheses such as pins, screws or a replacement joint during your surgery, you may be required to pay for these on admission.

Crutches or Home Aids

Upon leaving hospital you may need crutches or home aids such as a toilet raiser. Your surgeon and/or the hospital staff will discuss your requirements and the cost of hiring or purchasing this equipment.

Splints or Braces

You may require a splint or brace following your operation. Your surgeon and/ or the hospital staff will discuss this with you prior to discharge. Payment for any such equipment is required on discharge. Please note, splints and braces are not returnable.

Pharmacy

Any new medications ordered and administered whilst in hospital are included in your hospital fee. Medications that you may need after discharge will be arranged prior to leaving, with an account sent directly to you.

Health Insurance Excess

SPORTSMED·SA Hospital and Day Surgery has agreements with most health insurance funds to provide a no gap service. However, patients may have an excess to pay in accordance with arrangements with their own health fund. Every patient receives a comprehensive financial quotation for their treatment at the time of their surgery booking. This quotation is based on information provided by them, the health fund and on the anticipated procedure. Please remember that the final cost may change if the procedure is more or less extensive than planned.

Any payments for your Surgeon or the Hospital must be paid on admission. Your surgeon’s personal assistant will advise if this is applicable to you. Please discuss any queries or concerns about charges for treatment with your surgeon’s personal assistant.