Welcome to New Choice Health where we help you make informed decisions about your medical procedures by giving you the tools you need to compare facilities in your area.
Shop and save with New Choice Health!
Facility | City | Type |
---|---|---|
Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria | Acute Care Hospital |
Nih Clinical Center | Bethesda | Acute Care Hospital |
Prince William Hospital | Manassas | Acute Care Hospital |
Korsower and Pion Radiology | Rockville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Mary Washington Hospital | Fredericksburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Laurel Regional Hospital | Laurel | Acute Care Hospital |
South Potomac Bone Assessment Center | Washington | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
George Washington University Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Frederick Memorial Hospital | Frederick | Acute Care Hospital |
Precision Imaging, LLC (Silver | Silver Spring | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
United Radiology | Greenbelt | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Reston Hospital Center | Reston | Acute Care Hospital |
Woodbridge CT | Woodbridge | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Silver Spring Radiology | Silver Spring | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Precision Imaging, LLC (Rockville) | Rockville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Shady Grove Radiological | Germantown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Prince George's Hospital Center | Cheverly | Acute Care Hospital |
Pratt Medical Center | Fredericksburg | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Doctors Community Hospital | Lanham | Acute Care Hospital |
Loudoun Imaging Center | Ashburn | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Howard University Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Hospital | Ranson | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church | Acute Care Hospital |
United Radiology | Rockville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Greater Southeast Community Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Riverdale Radiology | Riverdale | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Physician Imaging of Washington Hospital Center | Hyattsville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Fair Oaks Imaging Center | Fairfax | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Potomac Hospital | Woodbridge | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Adventist Hospital | Takoma Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Calvert Memorial Hospital | Prince Frederick | Acute Care Hospital |
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria | Acute Care Hospital |
Anne Arundel Diagnostics | Bowie | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Vienna Diagnostic Imaging | Vienna | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Wide Open MRI | Frederick | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Holy Cross Hospital | Silver Spring | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital Center | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Clinical Radiologists Medical Imaging | Silver Spring | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Eagleeye Radiology | Reston | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Open MRI of Frederick | Frederick | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Shady Grove Radiological | Rockville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Open MRI of Germantown | Germantown | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Medical Imaging of North Stafford | Stafford | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
The Hsc Pediatric Center | Washington | Childrens Hospital |
Capital Imaging | Bethesda | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Southern Maryland Hospital | Clinton | Acute Care Hospital |
Montgomery General Hospital | Olney | Acute Care Hospital |
Children's National Medical Center | Washington | Childrens Hospital |
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital | Rockville | Acute Care Hospital |
Medical Imaging at Lee's Hill | Fredericksburg | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Shady Grove Radiological | Montgomery Village | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | Fairfax | Acute Care Hospital |
Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Laurel Diagnostic Imaging, Drs. Branda and Greyson | Laurel | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Rockville Open MRI | Rockville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
MRI of Maryland | Clinton | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Fort Washington Medical Center | Fort Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Providence Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Frederick Imaging Center | Frederick | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Warren Memorial Hospital | Front Royal | Acute Care Hospital |
Virginia Hospital Center | Arlington | Acute Care Hospital |
Suburban Hospital | Bethesda | Acute Care Hospital |
Fauquier Hospital | Warrenton | Acute Care Hospital |
Civista Medical Center | La Plata | Acute Care Hospital |
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.
In the news