Finding a CT imaging facility is only part of the process. If the facility requires a provider order, you may still need to arrange a clinical review before the scan can be scheduled.
For patients who do not have a convenient primary care provider, that requirement can create an unexpected obstacle.
Diagnostic Orders Direct offers an online alternative for patients in supported states who need a licensed provider to review a CT scan request. The service provides a $40 virtual consultation, during which a licensed provider reviews the patient's reported symptoms, medical history, and requested study. If the provider determines that the CT is medically appropriate, an order may be issued for presentation to an imaging facility that accepts outside provider orders.
The distinction matters: the service does not promise a CT order simply because a patient requests one. The request goes through a clinical review, and the provider makes the final determination.
