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Podiatrist Imaging Requests Medicare has set strict rules that apply to rebates for patients referred by Podiatrists. Your patient may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for the following radiographic and ultrasound requests with corresponding item numbers. Item Description 57521 X-ray of the foot, ankle, femur, leg or knee 57527 X-ray of the foot and ankle X-ray of the ankle and leg X-ray of the knee and leg X-ray of the knee and femur 55836 Ultrasound of the ankle or hind foot 55840 Ultrasound of the mid or forefoot 55844 Ultrasound to assess a mass of the skin or subcutaneous tissues and not associated with the musculoskeletal system 71 Channon Street, Gympie 4570 P: 07 5489 0800 [email protected] F: 07 5489 0888 www.gympieradiology.com 71 Channon Street, Gympie P: 07 5489 0800 [email protected] F: 07 5489 0888 www.gympieradiology.com *Please indicate the appropriate item number and description on the referral.
