Planning Imaging Studies
Ordering Imaging Studies
During your visit, your provider may recommend and order imaging. Common studies would include CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasounds and modified barium swallow studies. Your provider will review the type of testing, the reasons for imaging, and the intended outcomes from the test results.
When imaging is ordered, all study orders are submitted to the chosen facility. Many insurance carriers require pre-authorization be obtained and sent with the order. When required by your insurance, authorization often requires 3-5 days to process. Please allow our office 7-10 business days to process your child’s order and obtain necessary authorization. We are glad to send you a copy of the completed order electronically by sending a message through the patient portal.
Scheduling your child's imaging
After receiving your child’s order, the facility will reach out to you directly to schedule. If you have not been contacted within 10-14 business days of your child’s visit with us, please reach out to the facility directly to schedule. Unfortunately, our office is unable to schedule your child’s study.
Contact information for our partnered facilities is listed below:
Wolfson Childrens Hospital Imaging Center
If your child is having imaging down at WCH, you can find location details and information about their kid-sensitive and kid friendly protocols here.
Please contact the imaging center directly at (904) 202-8888 with questions about scheduling, payment or your responsibilities prior to the exam.
There are multiple locations for WCH in the area. Please contact the imaging center directly for information about which locations are available and convenient for your child.
Precision Imaging Centers
If your child is having imaging down at Precision Imaging Centers, you can find location details, insurance information and online appointment requests here.
Please contact the center directly at (904) 996-8100 with any questions or for details regarding scheduling, payment or your responsibilities prior to the imaging study.
There are multiple Precision Imaging facilities in the area. Please contact the imaging center directly about which locations are available for your child.
Some studies will require your child to be still for several minutes. For younger children, sedation medications or anesthesia may be necessary to ensure cooperation, safety and high quality images.
If you have questions or concerns about what to do prior to or on the day of your child’s study, please reach out to the facility directly. Each facility will have their won rules and requirements for the imaging studies they perform.
Follow up after the imaging is complete
ALL patients who have undergone CT, MRI of ultrasound are required to bring a physical copy of the imaging results to your follow up appointment. This can be obtained from the facility at the time of the imaging study. Without these images available, your provider will not be able to review with you and your follow up may need to be rescheduled.
When we receive your child’s results, they will be given to the ordering provider. Once reviewed by our provider, our office will typically call to schedule a follow up appointment.
If you have not been contacted from the office with 7-10 business days after completion of your child’s imaging, please reach out to our office at (904) 398-5437 or via the patient portal to schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately, our office staff does not have access to this information. Only the facility performing your exam and your insurance company will have access to and provide this information to you.
The facility will also be able to provide you with a CPT (or procedure) code that corresponds with the type of study being done. We recommend calling your insurance company directly with this code. They will be able to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding benefits, coverage, and cost.
The order for your child’s study will be sent to the most appropriate of our partnered facilities. This decision will be made based on a few different factors including: provider preference, insurance eligibility, pre-authorization requirements and study type.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to our office via the patient portal or at entforkids@floridapediatrics.com.