Care
Imaging when it is medically necessary
Some visits include an x-ray or other imaging. We use it only when it is medically necessary, and we say why before it is taken.
Most visits do not need an image. Your doctor decides after the exam, and you can ask questions or decline.
What a visit includes
The reason for the image, in plain words, before it is taken
The cost of the image, told to you in advance
A check for images you already have, so we do not repeat one
A copy of your images on request
A question about pregnancy before any x-ray
What to know before you come
How long and how often
An image is taken once, when needed. Your doctor sets the timing and does not repeat one without a reason.
What we do not claim
We do not take x-rays of every patient, and we do not use an image to promise a result.
How it is paid
An image has its own fee. Your doctor tells you the cost before it is taken, and you get an itemized receipt.
How fees work
A few questions
Do I need an x-ray?
Only when it is medically necessary. Your doctor explains why, and you can say no.
Can I bring images from another provider?
Yes. Bring them or ask the front desk to request them, and we may not need a new one.
What if I am pregnant?
Tell us before any x-ray. We ask you to check with your obstetrician or midwife first.
Ask about imaging
Call us before the visit if you have questions about images.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.