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MRI

Nepean Radiology 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 Criteria

MRI BrainFor any of the following:

  • Unexplained seizures(s)

  • Unexplained chronic headache with suspected intracranial pathology
MRI Cervical SpineFor suspected:

  • Cervical radiculopathy. Symptoms: neck pain, numbness, weakness, tingling in the fingers or hands, herniated disc, nerve damage, nerve impingement, bony spurs, headaches
MRI Cervical SpineFor suspected:

  • Cervical spine trauma, any kind of neck injury
MRI KneeFollowing acute knee trauma with:

  • inability to extend the knee suggesting the possibility of acute meniscal tear

  • clinical findings suggesting acute anterior cruciate ligament tear

Under 16 Years MRI Criteria

MRI Head SinusFor any of the following:

  • Unexplained seizures

  • Unexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected.

  • Paranasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative treatment

MRI SpineFollowing 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
MRI KneeFollowing radiographic examination for internal joint derangement
MRI HipFollowing radiographic examination for any of the following:

  • Suspected septic arthritis

  • Suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis

  • Suspected Perthes disease
MRI ElbowFollowing radiographic examination where a significant fracture or avulsion injury is suspected that will change management
MRI WristFollowing radiographic examination where scaphoid fracture is suspected