Prepare for your visit
Before your appointment
Some procedures have specific patient preparation requirements. This usually involves fasting for a set period. If there is specific preparation you need to follow, we will let you know when you make your appointment.
Please ensure you bring your referral, Medicare card and any previous films with you to your appointment.
On the day of your appointment
When you arrive at our practice, the reception team will register you for your procedure.
A friendly member of the GMI team will greet you, explain the procedure and gather specific clinical information, which will assist with your results, and enable us to perform the scan as accurately as possible.
On arrival you will be asked a series of in-depth safety questions to ensure it is safe for you to have this scan. It’s important that you answer these questions correctly.
Your report and images
Once your images are complete, we process them using our computer. This allows us to provide clear images to assist in your diagnosis. Our doctor will complete the report and make the images available to your doctor.
Our Services & Facilities
Excellence at every interaction
Our clinics feature state-of-the-art imaging facilities to cover all aspects of medical imaging.
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payment
Understanding the cost of your examination
You will be told the full examination cost when scheduling your appointment. We ensure all patients are informed of the total cost of their exam before its commencement.
When settling your account in full at the conclusion of your appointment, for eligible services we offer the convenience of electronically submitting your account to Medicare, ensuring your rebate is deposited into your nominated bank account within 48 hours.
Private Billing Policy
Medicare covers a wide range of our services, though for certain examinations and procedures, there may be an out-of-pocket fee. This approach enables GMI to invest in enhancing the quality of our imaging services and ultimately improving healthcare outcomes for our patients. Medicare bulk billing is also available for some services for eligible patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Worker’s Compensation claimants, GMI will invoice your agent directly with the relevant claim and approval number. It is important that you provide us with the details of your insurance company, employer and claim details at the time of booking your examination, you will also be asked to provide this information again at the time of your examination to avoid any delays.
Please note that if an invoice is rejected, the patient is responsible for payment. If you are unsure if your examination will be covered, please contact your employer or agent to discuss prior to your appointment with GMI.
You will be told the full examination cost when scheduling your appointment. We ensure all patients are informed of the total cost of their exam before its commencement.
Once your images are complete, we will complete the report and make the images available to your doctor.
The medical imaging technologist cannot provide the result of the test on the day to the patient. A radiologist views the images and provides a report for the referring doctor. In an emergency/urgent situation, the radiologist will consult the patient on the day and contact the referring doctor immediately.
A report will normally be generated within 24–48 hours following the examination. You can access the images and report via the GMI Patient app.