Peak medical bodies have welcomed plans to make it easier for doctors to find out the impacts of bulk-billing, while also warning that care needs to be sustainable.

The federal government announced a calculator would be available online from Monday to work out the implications for clinics of bulk-billing.

The tool was launched as part of efforts to increase bulk-billing to nine out of 10 appointments by 2030, with the federal government to spend $7.9 billion to expand eligibility.

From November 1, clinics that bulk bill every patient will receive a 12.5 per cent payment for each consultation, along with a conditional, variable payment depending on the clinic's remoteness.

Health Minister Mark Butler said the calculator tool would help enable more clinics to take up bulk-billing.

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