Billing Policy

MIA Victoria’s private fees are based on the high quality of technology and professional service offered. These prices are higher than the Medicare schedule fee and as a result there are out-of-pocket payments for some procedures. The schedule fee does not accurately reflect the costs of performing high quality radiology procedures. Despite continued rises in costs, our fee increases have been contained within inflation and cost of living adjustments as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

The Government pays 85% of the Medicare scheduled fee for outpatient services, and 75% of the Medicare scheduled fee for Medicare re-bateable diagnostic imaging services whilst in hospital.

All patients are encouraged to settle their accounts on the day of service.

Fees charged by MIA Victoria are consistent with providing quality, diagnostic imaging services. Fees vary between imaging modalities and patients can request the cost of their examination when making an appointment. Private patients will pay a gap beyond the Medicare refund. We accept credit card, cheque or cash, and provide EFTPOS facilities at most sites to facilitate full settlement of accounts on the day.

Patients who anticipate financial difficulty are asked to discuss their situation with their referring doctor or our staff.