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Index
- How can I be bulk billed for my ultrasound examination?
- What does it cost to get an ultrasound at Australian radiology clinics?
- When is the cost of an exam bulk billed to Medicare?
- How do I Bill for ultrasound machines?
- How do I ask a doctor if they bulk bill?
- How do I charge for an ultrasound exam?
- Are there really ‘record levels of Medicare bulk billing’?
- How much do blood tests cost with Medicare?
- What does it mean if I am bulk billed?
How can I be bulk billed for my ultrasound examination?
In order to be bulk billed for your ultrasound examination at Australian Radiology Clinics, you require a valid Medicare card and to have an ultrasound referral from your GP or Specialist. Please feel free to talk to a member of our team if you have any questions about our radiology bulk billing services.
What does it cost to get an ultrasound at Australian radiology clinics?
This means that when you are referred for an ultrasound to Australian Radiology Clinics, there is no gap to pay and so you incur no costs. In order to be bulk billed for your ultrasound examination at Australian Radiology Clinics, you require a valid Medicare card and to have an ultrasound referral from your GP or Specialist.
When is the cost of an exam bulk billed to Medicare?
The cost of all eligible examinations is bulk-billed to Medicare on the day of the examination– this happens in most circumstances. Medicare rules are very strict and some patients are not eligible to claim a Medicare rebate.
How do I Bill for ultrasound machines?
When the ultrasound machine is owned and maintained by the hospital, you would use the -26 modifier to stipulate that you are only billing for the professional component of the ultrasound. See ACEP’s ultrasound FAQs for more details. Brought to you by the ACEP Coding and Nomenclature Committee.
How do I ask a doctor if they bulk bill?
If you need to see a doctor, you can ask if they bulk bill, and if they dont you can ask about the expected gap payment. More information on bulk billing and patient accounts can be found at the Department of Human Services bulk billing page. The benefits are paid straight into your bank account.
How do I charge for an ultrasound exam?
Basically you are charging for your time and expertise for performing the ultrasound exam. For the most part, you should be able to bill for this, assuming you have a process to archive and QA/QI your scans. The Professional Fee/Payment will be received by your physician group directly.
