General X-ray · Bulk billed
X-ray
At a glance
- Referral
- NeededFrom your doctor, or an eligible allied health practitioner
- Billing
- Bulk billedAll general X-ray services are bulk billed
- Preparation
- NoneRemove jewellery and metal; you may change into a gown
Overview
Quick X-rays,
all bulk billed.
An X-ray image is produced when a small amount of radiation passes through your body and reaches a detector on the other side.
How easily X-rays pass through depends on the make-up and mass of the tissue. Bone contains calcium and doesn't let much radiation through, so it shows up white. Your lungs are filled with air and let nearly all X-rays through, so they appear black.
All general X-ray services are bulk billed at GIG Radiology.
Please note
Could you be pregnant?
Please tell the radiographer before your scan if there is any possibility that you could be pregnant.
Who can refer you
Referred by a physio, chiro, osteo or podiatrist?
As well as your GP or specialist, some allied health practitioners can refer you for certain X-rays. Some of these items attract only a reduced or limited Medicare rebate, so there may be an out-of-pocket cost. Please call your nearest clinic to check.
- (01)
Physiotherapists
Spine, hip and pelvic X-rays attract a Medicare rebate. Limb, chest and abdominal X-rays attract a reduced rebate.
- (02)
Osteopaths
Spine, hip and pelvic X-rays attract a Medicare rebate. Limb, chest and abdominal X-rays attract a reduced rebate.
- (03)
Chiropractors
Spine, hip and pelvic X-rays attract a Medicare rebate. Limb, chest, clavicle and shoulder X-rays have a limited rebate.
- (04)
Podiatrists
Foot, ankle, leg, knee and femur X-rays, with a limited Medicare rebate.
All general X-rays bulk billedMost requests need no appointment
Preparation
Nothing to do before you arrive.
There's no preparation at home. Once you arrive, there are just a couple of things we'll ask.
On arrival
When you arrive
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Gown
You may be asked to change into a gown.
- (02)
Metal
Remove any jewellery or metallic items from your body, as they interfere with the X-ray image.
- (03)
Pregnancy
Tell the radiographer if there is any possibility that you could be pregnant.
On the day
What happens on the day.
Step 1: Before you come
Bring your referral and your Medicare card. Most requests don't need an appointment, but check with your clinic before you come in.
Step 2: Your X-ray
After you've changed (if needed) and removed any metal, the radiographer will position you for each image.
Step 3: Your results
Your doctor can view your images online within minutes, and once our radiologist has reported, the results go straight to them. Book a follow-up with your doctor to talk through what they mean.
Good to know
Your questions,
answered.
(01)Is my X-ray bulk billed?
Yes. All general X-ray services are bulk billed at GIG Radiology.
(02)Do I need an appointment?
Most X-ray requests don't need an appointment. Please check with your clinic before you come in, or book online.
(03)Can my physio, chiro, osteo or podiatrist refer me?
Yes, for certain X-rays. Some of these items attract only a reduced or limited Medicare rebate, so there may be an out-of-pocket cost. Please call your nearest clinic to check.
(04)What if I might be pregnant?
Please tell the radiographer before your X-ray if there is any possibility that you could be pregnant.
(05)Which clinics offer X-ray?
All six: Pakenham, Officer, Cranbourne, Traralgon, Rosebud and Koo Wee Rup.
You might
also need.
Not sure which scan you need? Your referral will say, or you can browse all our services.
Next step
Book your X-ray.
All general X-rays are bulk billed. Request a time online with a photo of your referral, or call your nearest clinic.