Patient Information
Medicare, Fees & Billing
At the core of our mission and values is a commitment to providing the utmost quality in medical imaging services.
Changes to Medicare imaging claims
From 1 July 2026, updated Medicare legislative requirements are available for imaging services that are bulk billed.
If your imaging service is billed directly to Medicare, you will be asked to provide consent for an Assignment of Benefits (AoB) prior to your examination. This allows Medicare to pay the benefit directly to your imaging provider on your behalf. A consent form is required for each billed service, and Imaging providers are required to retain a record of this consent.
What this means for your appointment
As per this new legislation, consent will be completed as part of the check‑in process:
- You will be asked to review and sign an AoB form when you arrive
- This is a brief step and part of standard administrative procedures
- Where multiple services are performed, these may be grouped or recorded separately depending on how they are billed
- Your signed form will be securely stored as part of your billing record
Who this applies to
This requirement applies to patients whose imaging services are billed directly to Medicare.
Privately billed services are not affected, unless otherwise advised.
If consent is not provided
Medicare requires consent for bulk billing to occur. If consent is refused, the service will be billed privately, and payment will be required on the day.
Additional information
- A parent or legal guardian can provide consent for a patient under 18
- If a patient is unable to sign, appropriate arrangements will be made in line with relevant legal requirements.
What is covered by Medicare?
Medicare will cover a portion of our imaging fee for the majority of scans.
Exceptions occur in cases where Medicare does not apply e.g. some MRI services, or when Medicare does not fully cover the cost of providing the examination e.g. obstetric ultrasound. Additional charges will also apply when a specialist radiologist performs interventional procedures.
For further billing information, please contact your local FMIG clinic as local variations may apply.
How much will my procedure cost?
At the core of our mission and values is a commitment to providing the utmost quality in medical imaging services. We firmly believe that accurate and precise diagnostic imaging is a cornerstone of effective healthcare, enabling healthcare providers to make informed decisions and patients to receive the best possible care. However, it’s important to acknowledge that certain imaging procedures are more intricate and resource-intensive, in terms of both time and cost.
As a result, we want to transparently communicate that, in some instances, there may be additional costs associated with specific imaging items. The following imaging items may incur an out-of-pocket fee:
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Vascular Ultrasound
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Mammography
- MRI
- US guided injections
- CT guided injections (interventional work)
- PRP (under interventional)
- Biopsies, aspirations (under interventional)
Fees & Billing
It’s important to emphasise that while there may be associated out-of-pocket fees for specific imaging procedures, we are committed to transparency and will always provide you with a clear explanation of the costs involved before proceeding with any imaging.
Your understanding and trust are paramount to us, and we are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care while ensuring you are fully informed about any potential expenses associated with your medical imaging needs.
Our primary goal remains the same: to provide you with the best possible healthcare outcomes through top-quality imaging services.
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