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What To Know About MRI vs. CT Scan Costs—And How Else the Tests Compare

If you need medical imaging tests done, you may wonder how much an MRI, CT scan, or other imaging test costs and how these tests differ. Hospitals and medical facilities negotiate the prices of ...
News Medical

New study evaluates complexity of patients undergoing head-CT examinations

Computed tomography (CT) of the head uses special X-ray equipment to help assess head injuries, dizziness, and other symptoms of the brain. This new study, published online in Current Problems in ...
Post-Bulletin

How much does a CT or MRI scan cost at Mayo or Olmsted Medical Center? It varies

ROCHESTER — At some U.S. hospitals, a patient could pay five times more than another patient at the same hospital for the same brain scan if they have different health insurance plans, according to a ...
Health Affairs

Reducing Unnecessary CT Scans In Head Trauma

Each year, the US performs more than 93 million computed tomography (CT) scans, many of which offer limited clinical value. For patients with mild head injuries, CT scans are often ordered reflexively ...