Clinton Imaging Services (CIS) is an approved provider for many insurance carriers and health plans. It is important for you to take the following steps before your MRI appointment.

Give CIS staff and your physician office complete, accurate insurance information, including insurance card, name and address of your plan, claims payer, your ID and group number and the name of the policy holder or subscriber. Inform us if this is Worker’s compensation, automobile or personal injury case as these require pre-authorization and, if applicable, provide the name and address of your attorney.

Most insurance companies require preauthorization for MRI services. The process is initiated by your doctor’s office. Clinton Imaging Services and your referring physician’s office work together to provide information to your insurance company regarding your MRI services.

It is your responsibility to know your insurance coverage and to make inquiries about your plan’s coverage prior to medical tests. Clinton Imaging Services recommends you contact your insurance company prior to your appointment to ask about your policy’s specific coverage for MRI services.

BILLING

You will receive two separate bills for your MRI:

1) Clinton Imaging Services for the technical componenent (TC) - the actual MRI exam.

2) Advanced Radiology, S.C. handles for the professional component (PC) - for the interpretation of the exam by a radiologist and the report or results that are sent to your physician.

Advanced Radiology, S.C. handles billing for both services and can be reached for billing questions at (309) 762-1072.

If you do not have medical insurance, Clinton Imaging Services has a “Self Pay” program that offers a discount for patients who follow the program guidelines. For more information on this program, contact Clinton Imaging Services.

Ultimately, the patient is responsible for payment of the account, including any deductible and/or balance not covered by your insurance plan.

Clinton Imaging Services appreciates your business and extends a sincere THANK YOU for allowing us to be partners with you in your health care