Billing & Codes
United Radiology bulk-bills most Medicare-eligible diagnostic imaging for patients with a valid Medicare card. A private fee only applies when a scan isn't Medicare-eligible, when the referrer isn't eligible for that item, or for specific non-rebated services like dental CBCT — in which case we quote the fee before booking.
| Service | Bulk-billed | Private fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single region X-Ray (e.g. wrist, ankle) | Yes — with valid Medicare referral | $95 | Walk-in OK most sites |
| Multi-region X-Ray | Yes | $140 | — |
| Spine series | Yes | $180 | — |
| Service | Bulk-billed | Private fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT head (non-contrast) | Yes | $280 | — |
| CT abdomen + pelvis (with contrast) | Yes | $420 | Needs recent eGFR |
| CT angiogram | No (not on MBS for this indication) | $580 | — |
| Service | Bulk-billed | Private fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelvic ultrasound | Yes | $165 | Full bladder prep |
| Obstetric (dating) | Yes | $180 | — |
| Musculoskeletal | Yes | $190 | — |
"Good news — if you have a valid Medicare card and an eligible referral, United Radiology bulk-bills the scan, so there's no cost to you on the day. If for some reason your referral or scan isn't Medicare-eligible, I can quote the private fee — but that's uncommon."
If the scan isn't Medicare-eligible: don't quote off the placeholder tables — check with your office manager for the current fee at your site. If the patient asks for an exact rebate on a private fee, refer them to Medicare — we don't quote rebates because they vary by safety net status.