By Life Medical Imaging – Your Local Community Imaging Provider
If you’ve been referred for a scan, you may have heard the term “bulk billing” and wondered what it actually means — and whether it applies to your appointment.
At Life Medical Imaging, we believe patients should feel informed and confident before attending their scan. This guide explains what bulk billing is, which imaging services are commonly bulk billed, and what to expect when you attend your appointment.
What Is Bulk Billing?
Bulk billing means that the cost of your medical imaging service is fully covered by Medicare, so there is no out-of-pocket expense for you on the day of your appointment.
When a service is bulk billed:
- Medicare pays the imaging provider directly
- You do not need to pay a gap fee
- You only need a valid Medicare card and a GP or specialist referral
Which Imaging Services Are Bulk Billed at Life Medical Imaging?
Life Medical Imaging bulk bills the following imaging services;
- CT scans (including low-dose CT, cardiac CT and CT coronary angiography where eligible)
- General Ultrasound
- X-ray imaging
- DEXA and body composition scans (for eligible indications)
- CT Interventional Procedures
- Echocardiograms and Stress Echocardiograms
- Stress ECG
- 24hour Holter Monitor
Bulk billing eligibility depends on:
- Medicare item criteria
- Clinical indication
- Type of scan requested
Our reception team is always happy to confirm your eligibility when booking.
Why Bulk Billing Matters for Patients
Bulk billing helps ensure:
- Affordable access to essential diagnostic imaging
- No unexpected costs on the day of your scan
- Timely care, without delaying imaging due to financial concerns
- Equitable healthcare for individuals and families
By bulk billing most services, Life Medical Imaging aims to remove barriers so patients can receive the care their doctor recommends — when they need it.
Do I Need to Pay Anything on the Day?
In most cases, no payment is required if your scan is bulk billed.
You will usually need to bring:
- Your referral
- Your Medicare card
- Any relevant previous imaging
If your scan is not eligible for bulk billing, our team will always explain any costs before your appointment.
What About Advanced Imaging?
Life Medical Imaging has invested in advanced technology — including the GE Revolution Apex Elite CT scanner located at our Erina clinic — allowing us to provide:
- Low-dose CT imaging
- Faster scan times
- High-quality diagnostic images
- Local access to advanced scans without travelling to Sydney
Where Medicare criteria are met, many advanced CT studies are still bulk billed, ensuring high-quality imaging remains accessible to the community.
Why Choose Life Medical Imaging?
Patients choose Life Medical Imaging because we offer:
- Bulk billing for most imaging services
- Multiple convenient locations across the Central Coast
- Short wait times and walk-in X-ray availability
- Modern imaging technology
- Friendly, experienced staff
- Fast reporting to your doctor
As a locally owned, community-focused imaging provider, your care and comfort are our priority.
Book Your Appointment or Ask About Bulk Billing
If you’ve been referred for imaging and would like to know whether your scan is bulk billed, our team is here to help.
📞 Call Life Medical Imaging on 4326 7000
📍 Multiple Central Coast locations