Some awesome news!
GPs are now being able to refer patients (over 16yrs old) for MRIs directly for some new conditions!
Some of the new ones are:
• MRI brain for unexplained seizures or chronic headache due to expected intracranial pathology (Medicare no. 63551, 63552)
• MRI cervical spine for trauma or suspected radiculopathy (Medicare no. 63554, 63555, 63557, 63558)
• MRI knee for trauma with suspected meniscal or ACL tear (Medicare no. 63560, 63561)
A step in the right direction!