Paying for an MRI or CT scan yourself can give you more flexibility over where you receive diagnostic imaging. You can research local facilities, compare cash prices, and look for appointment times that fit your schedule.
But there is often one important requirement before you can book the scan: a provider order.
That requirement can create a problem for people who do not have insurance, have a high deductible, do not have a regular primary care doctor, or simply cannot get a traditional appointment quickly.
Diagnostic Orders Direct provides a $40 virtual provider review for MRI and CT order requests in supported states. A licensed provider reviews the patient's information and determines whether the requested study is medically appropriate. If an order is issued, the patient can take it to an imaging facility that accepts outside provider orders.
