Category: Healthcare
What does an MRI show?
MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a medical diagnostic test that combines a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed images […]
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What Does a Pinched Nerve Look Like on an MRI?
If you’re experiencing numbness, tingling, or pain in your neck, back, arms, or legs, it may be due to a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve […]
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Is My Mammogram Covered By My Insurance?
The fact is, mammography screening alone isn’t always enough to detect breast cancer. To find out, you may need another mammogram, ultrasound, breast MRI, or maybe even a biopsy. Those procedures are not guaranteed to be covered. This means there are a lot of wide ranges in how much follow-up scans cost and how much insurance will cover.
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Is My MRI Covered By My Insurance?
As always, it’s never an easy question to answer; most imaging centers will accept your insurance, especially if it’s an in-network facility. However, whether or […]
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Can I Use Insurance for My CT Scan?
A CT is a high-tech scanning tool doctors use to help diagnose illness and monitor treatment effectiveness. The CT scan creates highly detailed images of […]
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Imaging With A High-Deductible Health Plan
A high-deductible health plan (HDHP) is a health insurance plan with a high minimum deductible for medical expenses but a low premium cost. A deductible is the amount of money you need to pay towards your health services before insurance takes over the bill. Many people choose a HDHP over other insurance options because the premium cost is typically lower than other types of insurance plans. But because the upfront cost is low, there is a high deductible you must pay before coverage kicks in.
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A Guide to Understanding Health Insurance
Shopping around for a health insurance plan? When trying to figure out how much you'll owe for a service, like a medical scans, it's hard to get all the information you need in one shot.
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How Much Does A CT Scan Cost?
What is the cost of a CT Scan (CAT Scan)? As we shared in our recent article about finding the best cost for an MRI, […]
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What’s A Fair Price For Your Medical Test?
So you need a medical imaging test, like an MRI or CT scan. We've written about the many factors that determine prices, but when you call for price estimates, how can you know what's remotely fair?
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