For many surgical procedures, hand therapy will be an important part of your treatment plan. You will complete exercises designed to rehabilitate and strengthen your hand, restoring you to the best possible level of function. The treatment is completed by a hand therapist, who is a physiotherapist with specialised training in treatment of the hand and wrist.
What is the hand therapy cost Sydney?
The charges for physiotherapy are extra, and are not included in your original fees. We will refer you to a physiotherapist whom we trust to care for our patients. However, we are unable to estimate the price for this treatment, as we are not physiotherapists. You will need to get a quote from the physiotherapist’s office.
Medicare will only reimburse for hand therapy visits if you are on the Extended Primary Care (EPC) plan. If you are eligible, you may receive up to five visits with a physiotherapist. Some private health funds will also cover this treatment. Some funds will cover medical equipment, such as splints, that are recommended by your physiotherapist, while others will not. It’s best to check with your health fund ahead of time to determine what will be covered.
What is the post-operative care cost Sydney?
In addition to your visits with your physiotherapist, you will receive post-operative care by Dr. Sungaran and his team at our office in the Sydney area. The aim of this care is to ensure that you are healing well and to treat any problems that may arise (such as an infection).
Routine post-operative care is covered in the surgical fee. This includes any necessary office visits during the first six weeks after surgery, or until wound healing has occurred. (Wound healing will almost always occur within six weeks, but certain conditions may cause a delay in healing.) Any visits for unrelated reasons during this period may incur additional fees.
Do you have questions about your hand surgery cost Sydney?
Dr. Sungaran and our office staff will provide you with a great deal of information at your first visit. If you still have any questions, or need any clarification about what the cost of your procedure will be and what reimbursement you may expect from Medicare and your health fund, please ask. We do everything possible to ensure that each of our patients feels comfortable throughout the surgical care process.
