When Is a Mammogram Free Under Your Insurance?
For most people with health insurance, a routine screening mammogram costs nothing. But many patients are surprised by a bill […]
Ultrasound & Mammography
Do MRI and Ultrasound Use Radiation?
Quick answer: No. MRI uses a strong magnet and radio waves, and ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves. Neither uses ionizing […]
How Much Does a Mammogram Cost Without Insurance?
Quick answer: Without insurance, a routine screening mammogram in the U.S. usually costs $100–$300 at an imaging center, and a […]
Imaging Cost Estimator: MRI, CT, PET and Ultrasound
Quick answer: In the U.S., the same scan can cost two to four times more at a hospital outpatient department […]
Breast MRI vs Mammogram
Quick answer: a mammogram is the standard screening test for breast cancer for most women. A breast MRI is not […]
Ultrasound vs MRI: When Each Is Used
Quick answer: neither uses ionizing radiation, but they work very differently. Ultrasound uses sound waves and a handheld probe; it […]
Thyroid Ultrasound: What to Expect
Quick answer: a thyroid ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, to take pictures of the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the […]
Pelvic Ultrasound: Transabdominal vs Transvaginal
Quick answer: a pelvic ultrasound in women can be done in two ways, and many exams use both. In a […]
Abdominal Ultrasound: How to Prepare
Quick answer: for an ultrasound of the upper abdomen (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, aorta), you are usually asked not […]
Mammogram Callback: Why It Happens and What Comes Next
Quick answer: getting called back after a screening mammogram is common and usually not cancer. According to the American Cancer […]