Dallas, TX CT Scan Cost Comparison

Envision Imaging

Certified Provider

NewChoiceHealth

Accredited Provider

NewChoiceHealth

17 Locations Around Dallas

(817) 321-0453

Facility Name	Address	City	Phone Number
Envision Imaging of Allen	1111 Raintree Cir, Suite 100	Allen	(972) 747-8300
Envision Imaging of Bedford	1600 Central Drive, Suite 195	Bedford	(817) 424-5872
Envision Imaging of Cleburne	203 Walls Drive, Suite 101	Cleburne	(817) 517-2600
Envision Imaging of Dallas	12201 Merit Dr., Suite 100	Dallas	(972) 747-8300
Envision Imaging of Desoto	3920 W. Wheatland Rd., Suite 120	Dallas	(972) 820-0050
Envision Imaging of Frisco	3211 Internet Blvd, Suite 120	Frisco	(972) 747-8300
Envision Imaging of Hunters Row	710 Hunters Row Court	Mansfield	(817) 453-7444
Envision Imaging of Las Colinas	925 W. Royal Lane, Suite 100	Irving	(817) 424-5872
Envision Imaging of McKinney	1800 N. Lake Forest Drive, Suite 100	McKinney	(972) 747-8300
Envision Imaging of North Arlington	801 Road to Six Flags West, Suite 106	Arlington	(817) 424-5872
Envision Imaging of North Fort Worth	10840 Texas Health Trail, Suite 140	Fort Worth	(817) 424-5872
Envision Imaging of Plano	6957 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 1100	Plano	(972) 747-8300
Envision Imaging of South Arlington	4601 Matlock Road	Arlington	(817) 375-3170
Envison Imaging at Camp Bowie	3400 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 100	Fort Worth	(817) 885-7739
Envison Imaging at Pennsylvania	815 Pennsylvania Ave	Fort Worth	(817) 321-0300
Envison Imaging at Southlake	525 E. Southlake Blvd.	Southlake	(817) 424-5872
Envison Imaging of Hulen	2911 Oak Park Circle	Fort Worth	(817) 207-9600

• CT Scan Types in Dallas
• CT Scan Providers in Dallas

CT Scan Introduction

CT scans (CAT Scan) use special x-ray equipment to produce multiple pictures of the inside of the body. Software joins the pictures together in cross-sectional views for detailed examination. CT scans can be used to view internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels. These scans provide greater clarity than conventional x-ray exams. Often a special dye, called contrast, may be ingested to further enhance the scan images and the various structural relationships of the areas of interest. so that specific areas inside the body are highlighted. CT scans are often used to defining the structural relationships of the spin, the spinal cord, and its nerves. CT scans are also used in the chest to identify tumors, cysts, or infections that may be suspected on a chest x-ray. CT scans of the abdomen are extremely helpful in defining body organ anatomy, including visualizing the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, aorta, kidneys, uterus, and ovaries. CT scans in this area are used to verify the presence or absence of tumor, infection, abnormal anatomy, or changes of the body from trauma.

CT Scan Patient Preparation

Most facilities recommend that you limit eating and drinking prior to your CT scan. Try to reduce the amount of caffeine or sugar you consumer the day prior to your CT scan. Do not take liquid pills the morning of your exam. Other medications may be taken with water. Bring a list of all your medications with you for review by the facility. Wear loose and comfortable clothing, although depending upon the test some patients may be asked to change into a hospital gown for the examination. Do not take liquid pills the morning of your exam. Other medications may be taken with water. Bring a list of all your medications with you for review by the facility.

What to expect during and after a CAT Scan

The overall preparation and CT scan testing visit will take approximately 2 hours. Wear comfortable cloths. You may be required to change into a gown. Once you arrive at the CT scan facility you may receive a contrast agent (a liquid that enhances imaging of certain organs or blood vessels). Depending upon the type of CT scan the contrast agent may be administered orally, intravenously, or as an enema. The contrast agent will take about 45 minutes to properly distribute throughout your body. At the time of the procedure you will be asked to remove any clothing, jewelry, or other objects that might interfere with the procedure which include dentures, eyeglasses, metal zippers and buttons. Upon entering the testing room you will be asked to lay down on the scanner bed. It is important that you lay still during the scan. If it is painful to lay flat and still on your back make sure you bring some form of pain medication. Make sure you tell the doctor or technician that you plan to take pain medication prior to having the test performed.

Once the procedure is complete, you will be asked to wait until the technologist determines that the images are of high enough quality for the radiologist to read. Your CT scan will be interpreted by a trained radiologist and results are typically sent to the referring physician within 24-48 hours.