Children under the age of 16 can qualify for bulk-billed MRI with the following clinical indications
Head / Brain
Clinical Indications
unexplained seizure(s) and;
unexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected
paranasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative therapy
MRI Spine - Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar & Sacral*
Clinical Indications
significant trauma
unexplained neck or back pain with associated neurological signs
unexplained back pain where significant pathology is suspected
MRI Knee
Clinical Indications
suspected internal joint derangement
MRI Hip
Clinical Indications
suspected septic arthritis
suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis
suspected Perthe’s disease
[*a previous radiographic examination must have been performed]
MRI Elbow
Clinical Indications
fracture or avulsion injury is suspected
[*a previous radiographic examination must have been performed]
MRI Wrist
Clinical Indications
scaphoid fracture is suspected
[*a previous radiographic examination must have been performed]