Where to go for an MRI?

[BehindBlueI's]

Cumulative injury has finally won, and I'm going to need work done on my neck. X-rays showed the problems, but I need an MRI for better detail before a treatment plan is made.

Where's the cheapest place to have this done and then take it to my doc?

Preferably around Greenwood, but I'll drive a bit if needed.

 

[mbills2223]

Check with St. Francis, honestly no clue about prices of these but I'd guess they are competitive.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Radiology Associates on County Line Rd.

Much cheaper than St. Francis.

 

[HoughMade]

For some reason, I thought of this.

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[BFP]

I'm under the care of a neurosurgeon at OrthoIndy, they've sent me twice to Diagnostic Imaging on County Line Road for MRI as well as a CT Scan. I didn't pay for either but, I saw the bills, I thought they were very competitively priced. I had an MRI at Seymour hospital back in February that was nearly 5K, I think the one at Diagnostic Imaging was like 2200. They got me in, got it done, I was very pleased with their service.

I go back tomorrow to meet with my surgeon, I'm afraid he's going to get to know my back intimately very soon.

 

[Tripp11]

As others have stated, do NOT go to a hospital. Choose a diagnostic imaging center and go there. Much cheaper (30-50% cheaper). It's been about two years since I've been to CDI, but I thought the appointments late at night before they close were cheaper than say, Saturday appointments.

http://www.mycdi.com/_asset/3drjly/CDIImagingComparisonTool.pdf

 

[hoosierdoc]

Def call around and ask your insurance what is in network. Wherever you go, get a CD with the images on it. Your surgeon will want more than a paper report. As stated, you're probably better off avoiding a physical hospital. Do not do open MRI either, images aren't as good.

 

[Expat]

I think you need to have a doctor prescribe the MRI, you don't just get one yourself. I would go to the orthopedic surgeon that you are planning on doing the cutting, he might have an MRI place that he prefers. Is this a WC claim (not sure how police departments work), if so, you need to report it to the insurance company and they will direct you.

 

[bwframe]

Great information here folks! Thanks.

 

[mbills2223]

Check with St. Francis, honestly no clue about prices of these but I'd guess they are competitive.

And here lies an eternal record of the one time I was wrong...

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I think you need to have a doctor prescribe the MRI, you don't just get one yourself.

Doc has already said I need one before we go any further. I'm on injections and meds right now to unlock my back so I can lay flat to do one.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Do you have Anthem? If so their portal has a place to find providers that are in network, as well as estimate the cost of a procedure. My HR dept was talking about it last week while they were telling us just how screwed we are next year.

 

[Harleyrider_50]

'Bout.....?.....5K ever time they hit'at button...
Any metal in ya?.....at'a be a show-stop'r......

 

[dshaf]

Proscan imaging is cheapest we have found. There is one in Avon. St Francis costs are the highest I've found!!!

 

[Gadgetmonster]

I had an MRI scheduled at St. Francis. My insurance called me and asked if I would mind changing it to CDI. She said it is important to shop around when the services are the same. She gave me the rates billed from each place for what I needed done. There was a huge difference... CDI was professional and speedy. 521 E County Line Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143 I figure that if I save the insurance money it may help keep premiums from rising so fast.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I had an MRI scheduled at St. Francis. My insurance called me and asked if I would mind changing it to CDI. She said it is important to shop around when the services are the same. She gave me the rates billed from each place for what I needed done. There was a huge difference... CDI was professional and speedy. 521 E County Line Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143 I figure that if I save the insurance money it may help keep premiums from rising so fast.

What was the rate at CDI? Trying to decide if I do it this month or wait until Jan 1st and apply toward my deductible for next year.

 

[Gadgetmonster]

What was the rate at CDI? Trying to decide if I do it this month or wait until Jan 1st and apply toward my deductible for next year.

Sorry but I don't recall the amounts. It was a quick phone call. But at the time the difference was significant.

 

[pudly]

I had the same experience as GadgetMonster, originally scheduled to have one at Community and the insurance company called and suggested CDI. Very good and fast service and much cheaper.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I had the same experience as GadgetMonster, originally scheduled to have one at Community and the insurance company called and suggested CDI. Very good and fast service and much cheaper.

Ask cash price and insurance price. Remember also at CDI I believe the price includes radiologist interpretation. At many hospitals the radiology group is independent and you will get an additional bill.

 

[RandyMarlar]

I needed a lower back MRI. Shopped around a lot. MRI Solutions on North Meridian out the door $450 cash. Cheaper than what the insurance negotiated price would have been and included the radiologist reading and a disk to take with you. Quote from a couple of "hospital" controlled places were several thousand dollars.