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They didn't used to - only those with private health insurance could claim specialist's fees - but it changed a fair while ago, maybe 10 (?) years ago.

I think that Medicare still covers consult fees in specialist rooms, whether you're public or private.

Firstly, I would have thought you could claim surgeon, anaesthetist, etc... were you a public or private patient, in a public or private hospital? (I know that makes a difference, but it's hellishly confusing.) Secondly, a significant issue is that the Medicare scheduled fees, 20 and 30...