Does Insurance Cover PET/CT Scan Oklahoma
by Halo Body Scan
Learning and understanding about one’s health insurance can be overwhelming. The plan, policy, coverage, non-covered clauses, etc., is lengthy and requires a thorough knowledge of one’s plan. Life is unpredictable; you may never know what may happen to you next. Hence, taking good care with a healthy and active lifestyle can help us with ailments and improve our lifespan.
What is a PET Scan?
A PET scan is an imaging test used to diagnose a medical condition. The PET scan uses a radioactive drug (tracer) to show normal and abnormal activity. A PET scan can often detect the abnormal metabolism of the tracer in diseases before other imaging tests, such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It helps a doctor diagnose certain health conditions, determine if an existing situation is developing and how, and then plan a treatment or check its effectiveness. Doctors commonly use PET scans for people undergoing cancer treatment or neurological or radiological problems. A PET Scan provides 3-dimensional images of the inside of the body. They are used to evaluate organs and/or tissues for the presence of disease or other conditions. The scans are successful and only possible with the help of a tracer that is created fresh in a laboratory.
Today, a PET scan is combined with a CT scanner to provide more credible clinical data. A PET scan is unique because it allows for images of the radiation emitted from the patient, while the CT records anatomical X-rays, showing the same area from another perspective. The PET/CT scan is painless, and the scanner does not emit radiation. There may be several risks of undergoing a PET/CT scan if you are pregnant, obese, or unable to fit into the scanning chamber. Even before the scan, the patient must take several precautions for a successful scan.
Is PET/CT Scan Covered?
Each facility has its own set of regulations; however, at our facility, we bill our patients and do not accept any insurance. The patient may or may not contact their insurance for the services. It may or may not be entirely covered by the insurance, and the patient must contact their insurance to understand whether it is covered and confirm if they can reimburse the billing expenses. Another thing is it depends on the condition too and the screening for the region.
Learn more about PET/CT scans and how they can diagnose your condition early.
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