First consultation is normally more expensive. Follow up is usually cheaper. This is because there are more paper works involved in the first consultation.
You need first consultation to lodge an ACC injury. Meaning the doctor has checked and diagnosed it as an accident injury. He will then send the ACC application form to ACC.
Then ACC will go through the doctor's notes and decide if the accident is legit and if it is, your injury will be covered. ACC will then cover the appropriate service for you to recover from your injury, only a set amount of money for different service.
For example, in your case you need to see a dentist, ACC covers $50 (FOR EXAMPLE). If the dental clinic A charge $60 for normal visit, then you still need to pay $10 extra. If dental clinic B charge $100 for normal visit, then you will still need to pay $50 extra.
Does it make sense?
p/s: I am not from ACC but that's what I understand reading from their website ^^. Hope it helps to clarify your question作者: tsu998 时间: 2015-4-15 22:52:01