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Tell us what you need. We’ll show whether it’s covered, whether your doctor takes your plan, what it really costs where you live, and what to do before you go.
Is it covered?
MRIs are usually covered when medically necessary, but they are rarely free.
Prior authorization is commonly required. Confirm your clinician has submitted it and it was approved before care. MRI and CT commonly require prior authorization before the appointment: ask whether the ordering office or the imaging center obtains it.
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Will your doctor take your plan?
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Before you go
Ask whether it needs prior approval
Your doctor’s office requests it. Without it, the plan can refuse to pay.
Make sure every provider is in network
Out-of-network care can cost far more or not be covered at all.
Get a written estimate
Ask the office for the billing codes and an estimate. Uninsured or paying yourself? You’re entitled to a good-faith estimate.