MUSCLE JOINT BONE / EPPING
Physiotherapy Fees, Referrals and Rebates
Understanding the cost and referral requirements before an appointment helps you plan your care. For physiotherapy at Muscle Joint Bone Epping, contact reception on 03 9088 8228 to confirm the appointment type, current fee and any funding arrangements.
Fees and private appointments
Ask about initial and follow-up consultation fees, appointment length, payment options and cancellation conditions when booking. You can generally book a private physiotherapy appointment without a GP referral. Bring any relevant referral, imaging report or discharge instructions you already have.
Private health insurance
Some extras policies contribute towards physiotherapy. Your benefit depends on your policy, remaining limits, waiting periods and the provider you see. Ask your fund to confirm your cover and expected benefit before attending. Check with reception how claims are processed; having insurance does not necessarily cover the whole fee.
Medicare and GP referrals
Eligible patients may access Medicare-rebated physiotherapy through a GP chronic condition management plan (GPCCMP) and an appropriate referral. Your GP assesses whether this arrangement is suitable for your condition.
Under current rules, eligible patients may receive up to five individual allied health services per calendar year. Eligible Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander patients may receive up to ten. These limits are shared across eligible service types; they are not a separate allowance for every practitioner.
Some people still use the terms EPC or chronic disease management plan. GP management plans and team care arrangements established before 1 July 2025 may support eligible services until 30 June 2027, subject to the applicable requirements.
A referral does not automatically mean a free appointment. Before booking, ask reception whether your referral can be used with your chosen clinician, what you would pay and whether a gap applies.
Other funding arrangements
If you are seeking an appointment funded through TAC, WorkCover, DVA or the NDIS, contact reception first. Ask whether the relevant arrangement can be accommodated and which approvals, referral documents or payment details are needed. Do not assume an online booking confirms funding approval.
Plan your visit
Read our first-appointment guide, then book physiotherapy online or call reception. The clinic is at 26 Childs Road, Epping VIC 3076.