definatalie feed If you can't afford a MRI and you really really need one is there a secret way you can get one for cheaper?
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@definatalie I've had MRIs bulk billed before, it can't hurt to ask them when you get the referral.
@kissability Ok I will definitely ask the doctor if he can put a big "BULK BILL THIS LADY" stamp on the form.
@definatalie move to canada? i guess that wldn't really be cheaper tho...
@definatalie I had all my scans bulk billed. You might just need to ask your Specialist/GP for more info and a referral.
@_WarriorChild Thanks, I will do that.
@definatalie is the MRI for your foot?
@_WarriorChild yup, have had pain for a year but wore high heels recently and really damaged it
@definatalie hopefully it's something really minor that only need some rest and physio to fix.
@definatalie Public hospital? They should at least do an xray..
@caycos I've had an xray, turned up nothing so gotta get MRI of soft tissue.
@definatalie I'm sure I had mine at the Mater bulkbilled. They have a good new machine too.
@sonialastrega The last one I had cost $250!!! That's why I've put this one off for a year.
@definatalie Dude...if you have a good relationship with your specialist & they know you're struggling for cash mostly they'll arrange to bb
@definatalie student.
@definatalie start a charity collection? Joke. Your doc should bulk bill if you grovel enough #guidetoaustpublichealthsystem
@definatalie some places let you bulk bill with Medicare? I've done that before.
@definatalie duct tape your head to the microwave?
@TheAmazingKim best plan
@definatalie you can ask your gp to refer you to a public hospital specialist, but you might have to wait ages. U could go to ER and cry?
@definatalie Do you have a concession? That might work. I just had to drop 230 on one for my knee. Grrrr
@Doctor_of_cool no, but I will ask my dr if he can get it bulk billed. Surely I can convince him with my tears of pain!
@definatalie oh no...is this cos I made you wear those heels? #ifeelreallyreallyawfulrightnow
@fashion_hayley I think it just inflamed the existing condition, don't feel bad cos I wanted to wear them!!!
@definatalie I got an MRI bulk billed by a doctor who said I was in psychological need (non pc term crazy) I (cont) http://www.twitlonger.com/show/67m55h
@definatalie Try getting a referral from a sympathetic doctor (uni's often have docs that get "no money"). Sometimes can do "medicare only"
@definatalie I know some radiology places do bulk billing. Don't know if that would cover MRI though.