My lap and hysterscope cost nothing I never recieved a bill even though I went private. Im guessing my Gyno charged me as a public patient as did the anethiset who is also my gp. I didnt have to wait either Saw gyno 1 week and had it done the next. It might be worth asking if there is a waiting list. I think too because where I live the public and private hospital are on the same grounds and share the operating theatre. But I definately went private and I only have basic hospital cover through HCF.