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Which scans does Medicare cover? X-ray to PET-CT, explained
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Medicare pays a benefit on every major scan type — X-ray, ultrasound, CT, nuclear medicine, bone density and…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 4 No comments -
How to Find an Ultrasound Clinic Near You in Australia
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Take your ultrasound request form to any radiology clinic you like — Medicare rules say a request does…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 4 No comments -
X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT: what each scan does
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: X-ray and ultrasound are the everyday scans — most radiology clinics offers both, and ultrasound uses no radiation…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 4 No comments -
PET scans in Australia: Medicare rules, costs and locations
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Medicare pays for PET scans, but only for the situations listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule — almost…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 3 No comments -
MRI and Medicare in Australia: who can refer, what’s covered
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Most adult MRI items on the Medicare Benefits Schedule must be requested by a specialist or consultant physician…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 3 No comments
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