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1. Does my insurance cover this exam?
2. What do I have to do to prepare for my exam?
3. What will it feel like?
4. How long will it take?
5. Will I receive my results that day?
6. I need to pick up my films. How do I do that?
7. Are these studies safe?
8. What should I wear?
9. How early should I arrive?
Most insurances will cover the cost of your exam for diagnostic services under major medical. This still requires that you meet any deductibles that are remaining for that calendar year and any other co-insurance responsibilities. For instance, if you have a $250 deductible and your plan covers allowable expenses of 80%, then you would be responsible for $250 plus the 20% that your insurance did not cover.
Most of our exams do require you to perform some type of prep. This can range from nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours to coming in with your bladder full of water. The scheduling personnel will inform you of the prep required for your exam.
Most of the exams require you to lie on an examination-like table and be as still as possible. Most of our exams do not require you to do anything other than to be still. Some exams may require you to walk on a treadmill.
Once you have gone through the interview process, most exams only take 15 to 45 minutes. Some of the Nuclear Medicine exams do require a longer visit to our facility. Your scheduler will inform you of how long each procedure should take.
Unfortunately we are not able to give you your results. The images will be read by board-certified radiologists and a report will be dictated and sent to your physician. In certain circumstances the radiologist will call your physician with the findings.
We provide images on CD for physician viewing. Printing on film requires a nominal charge of $6.00. This charge is not covered by insurances. After signing a medical record release form, the images will be given to the patient.
The smallest amounts of radiation are given with each test. Your technologist can answer general questions about your exam. For some examinations that require contrast, there may be a very slight allergic reaction to the dye. Be sure to inform your technologist if you have ever had any reactions to dye before. These exams are also scheduled during times a radiologist is present. If you have any concerns regarding the contrast, please ask to speak to the radiologist.
You should wear loose-fitted clothing. You may be asked to slip into a gown and spa robe. You should wear minimal jewelry that day. Our spacious changing rooms are outfitted with state-of-the-art, wood-grain lockers with touch-pad locks.
If you have taken advantage of our online registration and have downloaded our forms for your exam, bring those with you. This will greatly speed up your visit to One Nineteen. If you were unable to complete those forms ahead of time, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your test to fill out the necessary paperwork.
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