Payments and Fees
At Broken Hill Radiology, we aim to make our fees and payment arrangements clear so you understand any costs associated with your diagnostic imaging examination or procedure before your appointment.
Bulk Billed Imaging Services
Many eligible outpatient diagnostic imaging services may be bulk billed through Medicare.
Some examinations and procedures may attract an out-of-pocket fee depending on the service requested, Medicare eligibility and the applicable Medicare Benefits Schedule requirements.
Our staff can advise you about the expected fees and billing arrangements when you make your appointment.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
If your examination or procedure attracts a gap or out-of-pocket payment, we will advise you of the expected cost when you book your appointment.
Where payment is required, you may be asked to settle your account at the time of your appointment and then claim the applicable Medicare rebate.
Our staff can assist you with information about the Medicare claiming process.
Payment Options
If your examination is bulk billed, please bring your current Medicare card, identification and imaging referral to your appointment.
For services that have an out-of-pocket component, payment is generally required at the time of your appointment. Following payment, you will receive a receipt containing the relevant Medicare item number(s), where applicable, so that you can claim any eligible Medicare rebate.
Please ask our staff when booking your appointment about the payment methods currently accepted by Broken Hill Radiology.
Workers' Compensation
Broken Hill Radiology accepts approved Workers' Compensation diagnostic imaging examinations and procedures.
Where insurer approval is required, our team can assist with the approval process. Please provide your Workers' Compensation claim number and insurer details when making your appointment.
Approved Workers' Compensation services are billed in accordance with the applicable arrangements, with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient for approved examinations and procedures.
Medicare Safety Net
If you or your family have significant out-of-pocket medical expenses during a calendar year, you may be eligible for a higher Medicare benefit through the Medicare Safety Net.
The Medicare Safety Net can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs for eligible out-of-hospital medical services once the relevant threshold has been reached.
For further information about the Medicare Safety Net, visit Services Australia – Medicare Safety Nets or contact Medicare on 132 011.
Questions About Fees?
If you are unsure whether your examination will be bulk billed or whether an out-of-pocket fee applies, please ask when making your appointment.
Our team will be happy to explain the fees and payment arrangements applicable to your examination.
