Billing Policy
SKG Radiology is a Private Practice with a private billing policy. Our fees vary
depending upon the examination or procedure required. These fees reflect the
costs required to sustain a high quality diagnostic imaging service. In line
with the SKG philosophy of putting patients first, SKG aims to provide a
consistent premium service.
SKG Radiology appreciates that there are patients whose financial circumstances
limit their ability to meet private fees, and we continue to provide discounted
services to enable these patients to access first class imaging services.
It is SKG Radiology's policy to "bulk-bill" all out-patients that hold a
Commonwealth Government Pension or Health Care Card at all branches, except
Subiaco, Murdoch & Hollywood, for most procedures. Some interventional
procedures attract a small out-of-pocket expense to the patient. If imaging is
performed outside normal practice hours or through the Emergency Department, an
additional charge will be incurred which is not claimable on Medicare or your
private insurance.
We would appreciate full payment of your accounts on the day of examination. You
may then claim back the relevant rebate from Medicare. Currently, private health
insurers DO NOT cover any radiological procedures for outpatients.
We encourage you to ask about the costs of your procedure at the time of booking
your appointment.
Hospital Inpatients
If you require any services by SKG Radiology during a stay in hospital, you will
receive a separate account from us. SKG Radiology is a separate entity to the
Private Hospitals and therefore bills for its services separately. Your hospital
will explain this prior to your admission.
Your private health insurer may make a contribution towards your fees for
radiological imaging, or possibly cover them in full. This depends on both your
level of hospital cover and your individual insurance provider. SKG strongly
recommends that you contact your private health insurer prior to your admittance
to hospital to find out whether your out-of-pocket expenses for radiology will
be covered. If you require medical imaging examinations outside normal practice
hours, an additional charge will be incurred. This is called an 'after-hours
surcharge'. Your health insurer will not cover this surcharge.
For more detailed information regarding our Out and Inpatient billing policies,
please click on the PDF's below.
Out-of-pocket expense
This is the difference between any Medicare rebate you receive and SKG's private
fee. This is also known as the "Gap" payment.