You are here Show The Medicare system, which is designed to make affordable healthcare more accessible to everyday Australians, gives you access to rebates for services and treatments provided by some practitioners, among other things. “Bulk billing” typically means you won’t have to pay any out of pocket expenses. Who is eligible for bulk billing? To receive Medicare rebates or to access bulk billed services at ClinRad, you must hold a Medicare card. You can find out if you are eligible and apply for a card online by clicking here, or visit a Medicare office. You can search for the nearest Medicare location by clicking here. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, it could be a good idea to ask our reception team before your appointment. Only certain medical practices and/or individual doctors offer Medicare bulk billing. We offer bulk billing at ClinRad to ensure our services are accessible for all. How does bulk billing work? After your consultation with a ClinRad practitioner, we lodge a claim with Medicare. In this scenario, you typically won’t need to pay anything upfront, or claim back any costs from Medicare – the fee for the entire visit is handled between our clinic and Medicare directly. What services can be bulk billed? At present, ClinRad offers bulk billing on all Medicare rebateable item codes, including all intervention (steroid, PRP injections.) It’s also important to note that there are limits on the number of services that can be bulk billed in a single visit. If you receive more than one service on the same day, you may not be able to be bulk billed for all of them, according to Human Services, so always ask our team beforehand. What are “gap fees” and when do they need to be paid? The term “gap fee” refers to the difference between the amount the doctor charges, and the rebate that is paid by Medicare. This is also known as your out-of-pocket amount and it is applicable to any consultation that does not attract bulk billing. Medicare rebates are calculated according to the Medicare Fee Schedule set by the Federal Government. However, because the doctor or clinic is free to set their own prices for different procedures or consultation types, the “gap fee” can vary widely between clinics. Remember, this only applies to non-bulk billed consults. If your consultation is not bulk billed, you will need to pay the entire fee on the day of your consultation. If you have registered your bank details with Medicare and ask the practice to claim on your behalf, you should receive the Medicare rebate back into your bank account within a few days. Alternatively, you can ask the receptionist for a receipt, which you may then use to claim back the rebate – either by attending a MyGov office, or by using Medicare’s online, mobile app or mail claim options. This method can be a bit slower. If you visit your doctor regularly, you may be able to make use of the Medicare Safety Net, which could reduce your gap fee even further. Ask your practitioners and their reception teams about how this works, if you think it applies to your situation. Bulk billed services at ClinRad in Wynnum, Queensland Here are some of the bulk billed radiology and medical imagining services you can access at ClinRad in Wynnum:
Click here to contact us now. How are they administered? We use imaging guidance for all injections, either ultrasound or CT. We can see exactly where the needle is going, and make sure the medicine goes exactly where it needs to How long do they take to work? The anaesthetic we inject will work immediately, and depending on the type can last 3-12 hours. The steroid can take between 2 days and 2 weeks to work. So you may find that you feel good immediately after the injection, then the next day feel sore (as the anaesthetic has worn off and the steroid hasn't started working yet), and then gradually start to feel better over the next few days. How long do they last? As a general rule they last on average from 3-6 months. For some injections however, your pain may never come back. If you have a lot of damage in the area, or are doing something that keeps inflaming the area, your pain will recur faster. Do they hurt? We do everything we can to minimise the pain of the injection, and for most injections they aren't much worse than a blood test. How do the injections work? Steroids work by reducing your immune response, which reduces inflammation and pain. Do they always work? Most people do get relief with the injections, however not everyone does. Why might the injection not work? There are a number of reasons an injection may not be successful in relieving your pain. Firstly, sometimes there is so much inflammation that a single injection may not be powerful enough. It's also possible that even though the steroid is working, that there is something else causing the area to remain inflammed. This could be some activity you are doing, or a repeated injury, bad shoes, etc. Despite advanced imaging and other tests, it may be that the area we inject is not the one causing your pain. If you have pain in your leg for example, that can come from your lower back, hip, trochanteric bursa, knee or ankle. Finally, it's possible that there is more than one area causing your pain, so even though the steroid has worked successfully in the area we inject, there may be somewhere else also contributing to the pain you feel.
What are the main risks? The main risks of a general steroid injection include a small risk of bleeding and infection, similar to having a blood test. There is a chance that the injection may not work. With any needle there is a very small chance of damage to adjacent structures, which is minimised by the use of imaging. This is most relevent if we are doing a nerve injection (ie, carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve, lower back). If you have diabetes your blood sugar level may go up for a few days. Rarely people can experience facial flushing, increased alertness, or a transient increase in blood pressure. There is a risk that the adjacent structures such as tendons will be transiently weaker for the first few days. The risk of an allergic reaction is extremely rare (these are usually treated by steroids anyway). Are there any long term side effects? If you have a lot of steroid injections (generally more than 4-6 a year) then there is a small risk that the steroid can increase your blood pressure, or reduce your bone density. This is still much lower than people who take steroid tablets regularly. While we do try to limit the number of injections, if you are in significant pain, that can cause many other problems for your health, which may be worse than the small risk of side effects from a steroid injection. How long does the procedure take? For most injections the actual procedure is fast, less than 1 minute. You will be in the room for longer than this as we go through the procedure with you. If you are having an injection using CT (joint injection, lower back injection) then the actual procedure takes around 5-10 minutes. Do you use anaesthetic? We use anaesthetic for almost all of our injections, especially sensitive areas like the hands, feet or back. For areas that are less sensitive and the injection is quick we generally don't. Do I need to book? Yes, all injections need a booking. Do I need imaging before my injection? Yes. We require recent imaging of the area to make sure that we are injecting the correct area, and to make sure that there isn't some other cause for your pain that we are missing. Depending on the type of injection this will be a recent imaging study in the last 3 months to 2 years. What do I need to bring? You should bring your recent imaging of the area with you, as well as your referral and Medicare card. Is there any preparation? No. You should take your normal medications. You do not need to fast. How long should I wait between injections? As a general rule, the side effects of the steroid elsewhere in the body will be most pronounced in the first 2-3 days. For this reason we advise at least 3 days between injections to minimise this. If we are injecting the same area, we advise 2 weeks, as it can take this long for the injection to work. Can I drive home afterwards? For almost all injections yes. For some lower back injections you will require a driver. This is because you may have some transient numbness or weakness which makes you unsafe to drive. Do you bulk bill? Yes, we bulk bill all studies if you have a Medicare card. What is the cost for private patients? This depends on the study, so please call us and we can give you a quote over the phone. Where can I get more information?
What should I do after the procedure? You should rest the area for 2 days after the procedure. This will avoid the risk of any damage due to transient weakening, as well as reduce the risk of bleeding. This will also improve the outcome by giving the area a chance to rest and resolve the inflammation. After the first few days you should resume normal activity gently.
STEROID INJECTIONS AT CLEARVIEW WE AIM TO MAKE STERIOD INJECTIONS AS EASY AND PAINLESS AS POSSIBLE. A steroid injection is used to reduce pain and inflammation in an area to improve your symptoms. We perform a wide range of injections, throughout the body. All injections are done using imaging guidance by an experienced Radiologist (a medical doctor specialising in imaging).
How are they administered? We use imaging guidance for all injections, either ultrasound or CT. We can see exactly where the needle is going, and make sure the medicine goes exactly where it needs to. How long do they take to work? The anaesthetic we inject will work immediately, and depending on the type can last 3-12 hours. The steroid can take between 2 days and 2 weeks to work. So you may find that you feel good immediately after the injection, then the next day feel sore (as the anaesthetic has worn off and the steroid hasn't started working yet), and then gradually start to feel better over the next few days. How do the injections work? Steroids work by reducing your immune response, which reduces inflammation and pain. Do they always work? Most people do get relief with the injections, however not everyone does. Why might the injection not work? There are a number of reasons an injection may not be successful in relieving your pain. Firstly, sometimes there is so much inflammation that a single injection may not be powerful enough. It's also possible that even though the steroid is working, that there is something else causing the area to remain inflammed. This could be some activity you are doing, or a repeated injury, bad shoes, etc. Despite advanced imaging and other tests, it may be that the area we inject is not the one causing your pain. If you have pain in your leg for example, that can come from your lower back, hip, trochanteric bursa, knee or ankle. Finally, it's possible that there is more than one area causing your pain, so even though the steroid has worked successfully in the area we inject, there may be somewhere else also contributing to the pain you feel.
Where can I get more information? Do you bulk bill? Yes, we bulk bill all studies if you have a Medicare card. How long should I wait between injections? As a general rule, the side effects of the steroid elsewhere in the body will be most pronounced in the first 2-3 days. For this reason we advise at least 3 days between injections to minimise this. If we are injecting the same area, we advise 2 weeks, as it can take this long for the injection to work. Can I drive home afterwards? For almost all injections yes. For some lower back injections you will require a driver. This is because you may have some transient numbness or weakness which makes you unsafe to drive. Is there any preparation? No. You should take your normal medications. You do not need to fast. What do I need to bring? You should bring your recent imaging of the area with you, as well as your referral and Medicare card. Do I need imaging before my injection? Yes. We require recent imaging of the area to make sure that we are injecting the correct area, and to make sure that there isn't some other cause for your pain that we are missing. Depending on the type of injection this will be a recent imaging study in the last 3 months to 2 years. What should I do after the procedure? You should rest the area for 2 days after the procedure. This will avoid the risk of any damage due to transient weakening, as well as reduce the risk of bleeding. This will also improve the outcome by giving the area a chance to rest and resolve the inflammation. After the first few days you should resume normal activity gently. What are the main risks? The main risks of a general steroid injection include a small risk of bleeding and infection, similar to having a blood test. There is a chance that the injection may not work. With any needle there is a very small chance of damage to adjacent structures, which is minimised by the use of imaging. This is most relevent if we are doing a nerve injection (ie, carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve, lower back). If you have diabetes your blood sugar level may go up for a few days. Rarely people can experience facial flushing, increased alertness, or a transient increase in blood pressure. There is a risk that the adjacent structures such as tendons will be transiently weaker for the first few days. The risk of an allergic reaction is extremely rare (these are usually treated by steroids anyway).
What is the cost for private patients? This depends on the study, so please call us and we can give you a quote over the phone. Are there any long term side effects? If you have a lot of steroid injections (generally more than 4-6 a year) then there is a small risk that the steroid can increase your blood pressure, or reduce your bone density. This is still much lower than people who take steroid tablets regularly. While we do try to limit the number of injections, if you are in significant pain, that can cause many other problems for your health, which may be worse than the small risk of side effects from a steroid injection. How long do they last? As a general rule they last on average from 3-6 months. For some injections however, your pain may never come back. If you have a lot of damage in the area, or are doing something that keeps inflaming the area, your pain will recur faster. Do they hurt? We do everything we can to minimise the pain of the injection, and for most injections they aren't much worse than a blood test. How long does the procedure take? For most injections the actual procedure is fast, less than 1 minute. You will be in the room for longer than this as we go through the procedure with you. If you are having an injection using CT (joint injection, lower back injection) then the actual procedure takes around 5-10 minutes. Do you use anaesthetic? We use anaesthetic for almost all of our injections, especially sensitive areas like the hands, feet or back. For areas that are less sensitive and the injection is quick we generally don't. Do I need to book? Yes, all injections need a booking.
Copyright 2021 Clearview Medical Imaging STEROID INJECTIONS AT CLEARVIEW WE AIM TO MAKE STERIOD INJECTIONS AS EASY AND PAINLESS AS POSSIBLE. A steroid injection is used to reduce pain and inflammation in an area to improve your symptoms. We perform a wide range of injections, throughout the body. All injections are done using imaging guidance by an experienced Radiologist (a medical doctor specialising in imaging).
Is cortisone injection covered by Medicare?But now the $20 rebate for a cortisone injection is no longer specifically covered by Medicare. The Federal Government says the injections can be done by a GP during a routine consultation.
How much does it cost to get cortisone injections?Cortisone injections - a shot containing a corticosteroid - can cost anywhere from $25-$300, depending on your health insurance status, the injection site, and what the injection is being used to treat.
How long do cortisone injections last Australia?Typically, the benefits of a single cortisone injection can last up to two months. But it varies from person to person.
Can you get unlimited cortisone shots?As effective as cortisone shots can be, their effects are usually not permanent. Because the overuse of cortisone can damage cartilage and bone, orthopedic surgeons try to give no more than three shots per year to any body part.
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