When you need an MRI, getting the scan itself is not always the hardest part. You may already know which imaging center you want to use, have found a self-pay price that fits your budget, or have been told by a facility that you need a provider order before you can schedule. The challenge is finding a licensed provider who can review your situation and determine whether the requested MRI is medically appropriate.

That is where an online MRI order service can provide a practical option for patients in supported states.

Diagnostic Orders Direct offers a $40 virtual provider review for MRI requests. Instead of requiring an in-person primary care appointment simply to discuss the diagnostic order, the service allows eligible patients to complete an online intake and virtual consultation with a licensed medical provider. If the provider determines that the requested study is appropriate, an MRI order may be issued for use at an imaging facility that accepts outside provider orders.