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Ultrasound cost Australia: Medicare, fees and gaps
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 The quick answer Short answer: An ultrasound costs $0 when the provider bulk bills an eligible Medicare service. Otherwise, you…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 6 No comments -
CT scan cost in Australia: Medicare, bulk billing & gaps
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 The quick answer Short answer: A CT scan is $0 when it is bulk billed, because the clinic accepts the…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 4 No comments -
Do You Need a Referral for an X-Ray, Ultrasound or CT Scan?
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: usually, yes. For a Medicare benefit, an R-type X-ray, ultrasound or CT service needs a written request before…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 27 No comments -
How Much Does an MRI Cost in Australia?
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: An MRI can cost $0 when it meets a Medicare item and the clinic bulk bills. For a…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
Public hospital or private radiology clinic: how to choose
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: If you are in an emergency department or admitted to a public hospital, imaging happens there, and as…
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Travelling for a scan: your imaging appointment checklist
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Call the clinic before you travel, with the referral in front of you, and ask three things: is…
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How to Read Your Radiology Report
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: read a radiology report in four passes. First, check the examination and clinical question. Second, read the impression…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 5 No comments -
Radiology Wait Times in Australia: Public vs Private Imaging
The short answer: private radiology clinics generally offer much shorter waits — often same-week or same-day for X-ray and ultrasound — while public hospital imaging is free for public patients…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 5 No comments -
Radiology Clinics in Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin: Coverage Guide
Our earlier guide covered Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. This companion guide completes the map: what imaging is available in Australia’s smaller capital cities and how to find the right…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 5 No comments -
How to Prepare for Your Ultrasound Appointment
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 The short answer: how you prepare depends on which ultrasound you are having. Scans of the abdomen, such as the…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 5 No comments
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