Podiatrists may request foot and ankle X-ray and ultrasound scans that attract a Medicare rebate for their patients, as outlined in the latest MBS schedule.

For referrals from Podiatrists only, the following specific diagnostic imaging examinations are eligible for a limited Medicare Rebate.
(Limited Medicare Rebate)
- Foot, Ankle, Leg, Knee, Femur (1 region)
- Foot, Ankle, Leg, Knee, Femur (2 regions)
(Limited Medicare Rebate)
- Midfoot or Hindfoot
- Ankle or Hindfoot
- Assessment of a mass associated with the skin or subcutaneous structures
(NO Medicare Rebate)
MRI scans of the foot and ankle do not attract a Medicare rebate irrespective of whether the referrer is a medical practitioner or not.
(NO Medicare Rebate)
Other modalities (such as diagnostic CT and imaging guided procedures performed under CT or ultrasound guidance) currently do not attract a Medicare rebate if referred by a podiatrist, however are Medicare eligible if referred by a medical practitioner.
Melbourne Radiology Clinic offers a range of Interventional Radiology procedures performed using ultrasound or CT imaging guidance.
Podiatrists can refer patients for PRP / ABI injections as these are non-Medicare rebateable items and a referral from a medical practitioner is not required.
Commonly used to treat arthritis, synovitis, capsulitis, plantar plate tears, bursitis, Morton’s neuroma, tendinosis, tenosynovitis and plantar fasciosis/fasciitis.
RFA is predominantly used to treat Morton’s neuroma and recalcitrant plantar fasciosis/fasciitis.
PRP / ABI injections can be used to treat tendonopathy, plantar fasciosis, arthritis and ligament sprains.
Referral Forms
PDF Downloads
Medical Imaging / Radiology Request Forms
A4 General / A5 General / A5 Chiro & Physio

- General
Melbourne Radiology Clinic Standard A4 Referral template
– suits all practice software


- Chiro & Osteo
Melbourne Radiology Clinic imaging request and referral template for use by Chiropractors & Physiotherapists
Referring doctors and allied health professionals may fill out our online form to order Melbourne Radiology Clinic Referral Pads.
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