The images of your exam will be read by either one of our contracted radiologists or the radiologist specified by your physician. The radiologist's report is generally available within 24 hours and your doctor will then discuss the findings with you.
Upon your request, your films and reports are available for you to pick up. Please contact us at a location near you.
Yes. Please feel free to bring a friend or family member — note that he or she must be screened for conditions that would prevent him or her from joining you in the scan room.
Please call us with cancellations at least one day in advance.
There is nothing directly in front of the patient's face to cause a "closed-in" feeling. Highly claustrophobic patients who were unable to tolerate other MRI scanners, including some "open" MRIs, have traveled hundreds of miles to be scanned in a Stand-Up™ MRI. In addition, the Stand-Up™ MRI is unusually quiet. Patients can comfortably sit and watch their favorite TV program on a big screen TV or listen to comforting music.
A deductible is the amount of money that must be paid by the patient before your insurance carrier will begin considering charges for payment. Until the deductible has been fully satisfied (paid) by the patient, the insurance carrier will not pay for any claims.
Copayment is a set dollar amount that is due per visit based on your insurance plan. Co-insurance is a percentage amount due, based on allowed charges. The co-insurance amount will vary based on the charges submitted and reimbursement allowed by your carrier.
An Explanation of Benefits or EOB, is the insurance carrier’s method of explaining what was charged, by whom, how much was paid, and how much is owed, if anything, by the patient. Both the patient and the provider of services will receive an EOB.
Every insurance carrier determines the maximum amount of money payable for a specific procedure. This amount is designated as “allowable” or “usual and customary” on your Explanation of Benefits. Reimbursement by the carrier and patient responsibility, if any, is based on this pre-determined amount.
In most instances, payment is made on claims within 30-45 days. Even though the patient receives their Explanation of Benefits within 7-10 days, the carrier may not release payment for several more days. There are also some carriers who will take longer than 45 days to process and pay claims.
Patient statements are mailed monthly.
Insurance carriers require that we make every attempt to collect any designated patient responsibility (deductibles, copayments, co-insurances). This amount is based on benefits quoted by your insurance carrier at the time of service.
Yes, payment arrangements are accepted. Minimum amounts are determined on a case by case basis.
There are many reasons why a carrier may not pay a claim. Please review any correspondence you receive from your insurance carrier and complete any forms included with the correspondence. Failure to complete these forms may result in denial of our claim. If this happens, the charges may become patient responsibility. Please contact our billing office with any questions you may have.
You may pay in cash, by check, or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Payment can be made at the clinic, over the phone or via our website. All payments will receive a receipt for your records.