Fees

Videofluoroscopic
Swallow Study (X-Ray)
(inc. analysis and report)

$290 speech pathologist fee
plus a medical imaging fee*

Includes subsequent detailed image analysis and report sent to health professionals involved in your care.

20 mins

(Moorabbin)

Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
(inc. analysis and report)

$290

Includes subsequent detailed image analysis and report sent to health professionals involved in your care.

45 mins

Initial Assessment

$190

Includes subsequent written report sent to any health care professionals involved in your care.

Usually face-to-face, but can be via telehealth if related to upper airway.

45 mins

Therapy or Review

$120 (30 mins)

$150 (45 mins)

Telehealth or face-to-face.

Items available for purchase

EMST150™ / EMST75™ LITE

IDDSI funnels

Dysphagia aids

Thickening products

Secretion /dry mouth products

eWriters

Price on request

Fee details and rebates available

*Medical Imaging

The cost of a videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) is made up of two parts:

The speech pathologist fee listed above, payable to this practice, which covers conducting the assessment, the detailed analysis of your images, and a detailed report sent to the health professionals involved in your care.
The medical imaging fee, which is charged separately by the imaging provider and is paid to them on the day of your appointment.

Please see the total cost breakdown for VFSS below:

Category	Speech Pathology Fee	Medical Imaging Fee	Medicare Rebate (on imaging)	Total Out-of-Pocket Cost
Standard fee	$290	$367.75	$87.75	$570
Concession or Health Care Card holders	$290	$212.75	$87.75	$415

Imaging fees are correct as at Jan 2026. Please contact them directly for fee details or concession eligibility.

If you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) in place with your GP, an additional Medicare rebate can be claimed against the speech pathology fee, further reducing your total out-of-pocket cost by $61.80.

Medicare - Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) with GP

You may be eligible for Medicare rebates for speech pathology services under a Chronic Disease Management Plan organised by your GP. This plan must be in place before your appointment. More information about this is available here.

After payment is received, we can submit your Medicare claim on your behalf. The current rebate is $61.80 per session, or more if you have reached the Medicare Safety Net.
Rebates are paid directly into your nominated bank account, please ensure your details are up to date with Medicare.
Medicare rebates cannot be claimed with Private Health Insurance for the same service.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Swallow Science Melbourne is not NDIS registered. An invoice can be generated for self-managed and plan managed packages. Please note, it is unlikely that your plan will fund the cost of diagnostic imaging we undertake (VFSS/FEES) - NDIA have stated that the health system is responsible for any tests to diagnose dysphagia.

Private Health Insurance

We are pleased to provide invoices to assist your Private Health Insurance claims - we do not process these claims. Your private health fund extras cover may cover some (or all) of your speech pathology fees. Please contact your private health fund to enquire about your coverage for the following items:

Item 310 - Initial individual consultation/assessment.
Item 340 - Subsequent individual consultation/assessment/treatment.
Item 350 - Subsequent individual extended consultation/assessment/treatment.