Hi Bmuseful,
I was going public for a diagnostic lap and didn't want to wait so went private as I was 42. I only had the most basic hospital cover so was expecting to pay heaps but I didn't reallyask what his fees were.
I was pleasantly surprised as I had to pay $685 up front at the hospital, which was not claimable and got a bill from the anaesthetist which I took to medicare and got half back and also claimed back half of the pathology fees. I did not even see a bill from the gynae and the receptionist told me it was all covered. So I thought getting out of it for less than $1000 was reasonable.
If you want his name or the hospital name let me know.