Medical Imaging Erina now Bulk Bills specialist referred MRI scans including Musculoskeletal, Abdominal, Neurological, Oncological, Liver, Spine and Pelvic. Please consult the Medicare Benefits Schedule for the most current and detailed information regarding MRI item numbers and eligibility criteria.
Over 16 years MRI Services
| MRI Brain | For any of the following:
- Unexplained seizures(s)
- Unexplained chronic headache with suspected intracranial pathology
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| MRI Cervical Spine | For suspected:
- Cervical radiculopathy. Symptoms: neck pain, numbness, weakness, tingling in the fingers or hands, herniated disc, nerve damage, nerve impingement, bony spurs, headaches
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| MRI Cervical Spine | For suspected:
- Cervical spine trauma, any kind of neck injury
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| MRI Knee | Following acute knee trauma with:
- inability to extend the knee suggesting the possibility of acute meniscal tear
- clinical findings suggesting acute anterior cruciate ligament tear
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Under 16 Years MRI Services
| MRI Head Sinus | For any of the following:
- Unexplained seizures
- Unexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected.
- Paranasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative treatment
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| MRI Spine | Following radiographic examination for any or the following:
- Significant trauma
- Unexplained neck or back pain with associated neurological signs
- Unexplained back pain where a significant pathology is suspected
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| MRI Knee | Following radiographic examination for internal joint derangement |
| MRI Hip | Following radiographic examination for any of the following:
- Suspected septic arthritis
- Suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- Suspected Perthes disease
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| MRI Elbow | Following radiographic examination where a significant fracture or avulsion injury is suspected that will change management |
| MRI Wrist | Following radiographic examination where scaphoid fracture is suspected |
