Radiology studies…a vital part of your diagnosis

Imaging and radiology studies give your doctors the ability to take a look "inside" your body. This technique can help diagnose and monitor many medical conditions. However, the cost of imaging studies can be a barrier to obtaining the recommended care.

 

Is Radiology Beneficial?

We know that x-rays are not very valuable for back pain, but if you have persistent back pain, perhaps an MRI exam would be more useful. Most people believe that these MRIs are very expensive, which is true if you are going to be entangled in the web of your insurance process...usually costing more than $1,200. The “cash” price though, is usually only $500, and just like normal business practices, you can usually get one within a day or two, not several weeks later.

There is no jumping through multiple hoops of filling out paperwork, and getting approval from your insurance company, only to have the privilege to pay 2-3 times more. Just so you know, the true operating cost of an MRI is less than $200….and the markup of this true cost for procedures done using insurance is similar in scale to other imaging modalities like CT scan, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, etc for all healthcare solutions.

 

Concept Of Radiology In USA:

All radiology facilities in the US use imaging machines that are up to industry standard, so it doesn’t make any sense to have to pay such large markups and have to wait to get a test done just because you are trying to use your insurance. This is where the WoW Health app can show you transparent all inclusive prices for imaging studies that can help your doctor make a quicker diagnosis, and give you the peace of mind of having timely answers to your concerns.

So next time you need an imaging study, just like everything else, look into the cash market for these tests and compare your options. We know that you will be surprised how cost effective this strategy can be for you to save money and get quicker results.

 

Conclusion:

WoW Health brings you a whole marketplace of services for a complete cycle of needed healthcare. Next time we will discuss the value of Ambulatory Surgical Centers as the best option for procedures and surgeries.