DCA today announced plans to merge MIA with its radiology business, I-Med, to form the largest diagnostic imaging service in Australia.
Who is I-MED Radiology?
I-Med Radiology Network Limited provides medical imaging services. The Company offers x-ray, compound tomography, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, mammography, PET, cardiac imaging, and interventional procedures. I-Med Radiology Network serves customers in Australia.
Is Imed radiology bulk billed?
I-MED Radiology Network is a Private Radiology provider with a private billing policy. It is I-MED policy to bulk bill all pensioners and health care card holders for most Medicare rebatable procedures. Some interventional procedures where the specialist (radiologist) is involved, attract an out-of-pocket fee.
Is radiology covered by Medicare?
Both radiology and other diagnostic health services go under a patient's Medicare Part B coverage. Hospital outpatient visits for radiology and diagnostic health services are Part B services.
How much does a radiology scan cost?
For patients without health insurance, X-rays typically cost about $100-$1,000 or more. On average, X-rays cost $260-$460, varying by provider and geographic location, according to NewChoiceHealth.com[1] . Actual X-ray cost depends on the provider, the part of the body being X-rayed, and the number of views taken.