Referral forms and other important information
For Doctors
Images for Referrers
Imaging Portal
Once a patient's ultrasound images are ready, it will be available via the propacs portal for the patient's doctor to access and view for appropriate medical use.
Required by medicare
Referral Form
Medicare requires a referral form for any services requiring ultrasound imaging in order for patients to receive their maximal Medicare rebate. This form is different and separate from your GP’s referral letter.
Order your referral pads
Referral Pad Order Form
Beaches Ultrasound can happily provide you with referral pads.
Please complete the following form to request delivery and nominate the quantity of referral pads you require. Alternatively, you can email your request to: info@beachesultrasound.com.au
Important notice for Medicare
Medicare Restrictions
Many Ultrasounds have restrictions allowing for only one per visit. We usually try to split these up over consecutive days. Other restrictions include:
55808 – Shoulder/Upper arm ultrasound
To be eligible for a Medicare rebate, the request must state that the service is for the assessment of a specific or suspected condition.
Benefits are not payable when referred for:
- Non-specific knee pain
55828 – Knee ultrasound
To be eligible for a Medicare rebate, the request must state that the service is for the assessment of a specific or suspected condition.
Benefits are not payable when referred for:
- Non-specific knee pain
- Meniscal and cruciate ligament tears; or
- Assessment of chondral surfaces