Medical Costs Finder

The Medical Costs Finder website is an Australian Government initiative to help patients find and understand the typical costs for common private health procedures. 

The website helps to manage expectations early to make sure there are no surprises when receiving medical bills. 

The website helps Australians:

  • find the typical costs for common private health treatments in different locations across Australia

  • understand and plan for the costs of private treatment early in the journey

  • access tips to confidently discuss medical costs with a specialist.

Health professional resources

Fact sheet:

A guide for GPs - Referrals to medical specialists

Consumer resources

Brochures:

So, you need to see a specialist?

A guide to out-of-pocket medical costs

Poster:

Planning a private health procedure?

Fact sheet:

A guide for patients – choosing a specialist

Margot Schoonmaker