Answers - Clear & Simple
We understand you're here because you've been referred to us by your doctor and you might be concerned about why.
You may have no idea of what your procedure involves, how it works or what it's designed to look for. This section will hopefully answer some of your questions.
Our patient services include:
General Procedures
- General Ultrasound
- Nuchal Translucency
- Obstetric (including 4D fetal imaging)
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Vascular/Doppler & Duplex Ultrasound
- Scanning for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Breast Ultrasound
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (CAT Scan)
And for peace of mind when you really need it, all of our services are bulk billed. This means that if you are eligible, your appointment won't cost you a thing * #.
With locations throughout Cairns and Townsville, we have a clinic near you that is staffed by local professionals who know how to make you feel comfortable. So take your time, look around the web site, and when you're ready to do so, contact us to make an appointment.
Important Notes:
To be eligible for any of our services, all procedures require a written referral from a registered General Practitioner or Allied Health professional. This may include your Chiropractor or Dentist, who can refer you for a General X-Ray to assist in planning for your long-term health.
When attending for your appointment, you will need to bring the following items with you:
- your Medicare Card
- your doctor's referral form
- any previous films that are relevant to the procedure (for example, please bring your chest x-ray films if presenting for a CT chest examination)
*excludes Bone Densitometry (DEXA) scans as eligibility for this procedure is tightly controlled by Medicare. When presenting for this procedure, you may be asked to pay $82.30 at the time of your appointment after completing an assessment to determine your eligibility for bulk billing by Medicare or Veterans Affairs. This amount is fully rebateable for patients who are eligible for the procedure
# If you are a Reciprocal Health Care Card holder from the UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Malta or Italy, you are eligible for bulk billing on urgent General X-Ray procedures only. If referred for a CT or Ultrasound examination, you will be charged the relevant fee at the time of your appointment. You must then lodge a claim with Medicare to receive your service rebate if eligible. Anyone travelling on a student visa is ineligible for assistance through Medicare, regardless of their country of origin. Please discuss this with your doctor prior to contacting North Queensland X-Ray Services.