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- What insurance plans do you accept?
- Do you accept payment plans?
- Who will perform my exam?
- Who will interpret my exam?
- How will I get the results of my exam?
- What if another doctor requests my films?
- My child is going to have an exam – may I be with them in the room?
- What do I do if I am pregnant, is MRI safe?
- What should I wear to my MRI appointment?
What insurance plans do you accept?
Envision Imaging of Allen accepts most insurance plans. If you have a question about whether your insurance will be accepted, please contact the center at 972.747.8300. Some insurance plans require pre-authorization and/or a referral. We will work with your referring physician to obtain these. We will ask for a copy of your insurance card and any referral form that is required by your insurance company when you arrive for your appointment.
Do you accept payment plans?
Please contact our facility manager at 972.747.8300 if you have special circumstances involving a financial hardship.
Who will perform my exam?
A registered technologist who has had extensive training in radiological procedures.
Who will interpret my exam?
A radiologist who has pursued specialized training in diagnostic radiology and advanced training in MRI will interpret your examination and provide a written report to your referring physician. All radiologists at Envision Imaging of Allen are Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology and Fellowship trained.
How will I get the results of my exam?
A written report will be sent to your referring physician within 12 business hours of your exam. Referring physicians in certain specialties, such as neurology, neurological surgery, physical medicine, orthopedics and other specialists will want to review the actual films, which our courier will deliver to their offices.
What if another doctor requests my films?
You or your physician may notify us prior to your appointment and we will deliver your films to your physician. You may also stop by the facility and check out your films to carry with you to your appointment if you prefer. Please call in advance so your films will be ready.
My child is going to have an exam – may I be with them in the room?
One parent is encouraged to be with the child. Please call in advance to discuss options for your child.
What do I do if I am pregnant, is MRI safe?
Currently we scan pregnant patients only when it is considered medically beneficial. Your referring physician and an MRI Board Certified Radiologist will consult with one another and will sign consent forms deeming the MRI as a medically necessary procedure. Your doctor will then discuss the risks and benefits with you, and you will be asked to sign a consent form at the time of your appointment. The Radiologist will be available to discuss your exam and the risks and benefits of the procedure with you at the time of your appointment if you would desire.
What should I wear to my MRI appointment?
Typically street clothes are fine. A comfortable, loose fitting sweat suit or jogging outfit would be acceptable as well. For females, if we are scanning your spine, neck, chest or abdomen we will ask you to remove your bra. A sports bra contains no metal and would not need to be removed prior to scanning. If you are coming from work or do not have any of the above mentioned items do not go out and buy them just for your MRI appointment. We do have hospital gowns and robes, as well as scrub suits that we can have you change into. We will ask you to place any loose metal from your pockets into a lockable storage area.