The Cost of MRIs
Hi All,
I recently needed a cervical spine MRI. Knowing the medical industry I decided to shop around rather than use the company my GP referred me to. Was it a referral or did he just have the pad of forms on his desk? The costs difference might surprise you.
PRP Gordon NSW wanted $320 and no Medicare rebate.
The SAN wanted $492 but a ~$320 Medicare rebate
I-Med Hornsby would bulk bill. Zero cost.
The GP insisted that the company had the best machine and technician. I researched the machine at I-Med and it was top class. The report was thorough and comprehensive. My neurologist had no difficulty with the quality of imaging or report.
it pays to shop around For the imaging service, and dare I say it, a GP!