Qld X-ray

[CathyS]

I wasn't sure where to post this. I am thinking of going to QLD XRAY for my ultrasound. Can you tell me how much they charge and if you get anything back on medicare? (also anything if you are on a single Mum pension?).

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Cathy are you able to get a referral to a bulk billing clinic or is this for a 3/4D ultrasound?

[CathyS]

I do have a referral to a bulk billing clinic at Browns Plains..but I have heard some bad reports about it. My appt is at almost 20 weeks (9th Jan) and I worry that I won't get my ultrasound sheet back in time before the midwife/hospital appt. As friday appts, they make you wait until monday afternoon to get the film back.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Oh ok, try another clinic? Sorry I can't offer any assitance I am from Victoria, however I had mine done at non bulk billing clinic - medicare covered half and a HCC would have covered the rest. I'd say just call and ask what they can do for you, being on a pension it should be free? I suppose it depends on how 'high-end' the clinic is.

[CathyS]

They do charge everyone. The only time I got a free one was before 12 weeks with my last daughter. I don't even know if they do that anymore. I think it is about nearly $300. I guess medicare would cover half that.

I might ring around and see. Thanks!

[BekZ]

Cathy I wouls give them a call, they will tell you the cost and the rebate waht you get back. If you have reached the medicare safety net you'll get more back. For this information you'll have to call medicare.

My last 20wk scan was around $220 and I got $80 back. Also if you have an apt at Logan hosiptal booked and you are afraid you won't get your scan before your apt then you and rescedule with the hospital as well. I have always found the hospital really good if I needed to rescedule.

BTW I highly recommend going to the Sunnybank Womens Diagnostic clinic. It is a Q Ray clinic but it specialises in pregnancy.

Unfortunately they charge for all scans now

[Deli]

Hi

I am new to hear. But can anyone tell me if they have gone to QDI Chermside for their ultrasound scans. I am booked into there. I have been told they Bulk bill everything at Chermside and have new rooms opening up at Nundah called Nundah Radiology on the 18th of this month. I am thinking of changing to Nundah as they will be new rooms and was told they will be Bulk Billing everything also. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks