Open View MRI
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Welcome to the Open View MRI Center. At Open View, we will provide you with the highest quality diagnostic
services in a pleasant and comfortable environment. Your physician has scheduled you for Magnetic Resonance
Imaging, or MRI. This may be a new term for you, and you might have some questions. After reading the following
information, you should be better prepared for your exam and feel that your questions about Open View
MRI have been answered.
What is MRI?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a significant breakthrough in medical technology. This procedure is painless and does not require surgery or x-ray radiation. MRI allows physicians to look inside your body with precision, aiding in early diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses. MRI works by creating a magnetic field, sending radio waves into your body and measuring the response with sophisticated computers and software programs. This makes a series of detailed images of the inside of your body. The physicians use MRI images to diagnose ailments and to determine the ideal course of treatment for injury or illness.Open View
"Open" MRI is a revolutionary new design which features the advantages of an easily accessible open air magnet. We are setting a new standard in patient comfort with our unique extra large opening which allows exceptional airflow and an unparalleled OPEN VIEW around you during your scan. This new state-of-the-art technology, combined with our experienced, caring staff, will make you feel much less enclosed and confined, thus minimizing or eliminating anxiety or claustrophobic tendencies. The open design also allows a family or staff member to accompany you throughout your exam. Not all patients can be accommodated by traditional MRI systems. However, the Open View extra large opening comfortably provides enough room to image patients weighing over 500 pounds.Children
Performing exams on infants and frightened children has always presented problems when using conventional MRI systems. But with Open View, pediatric patients can be imaged within the comforting reach of a parent or nurse.Ideally, to gain the most cooperation from a child, it is often more effective if the child is tired and, in the case of an infant, hungry. If possible, do not let your child nap before the exam, and bring a bottle to feed your infant upon arrival. Young children should be kept up late the night prior to their exam, and awakened early in the morning on the day of their exam.
Preparing for the Exam
You or your physician should send related previous films to the Open View MRI Center prior to the day of your exam. These films will assist the radiologist with the interpretation of your exam.Arrive at the Open View Center 15 minutes prior to your appointment for registration. Unless specified by your physician there is no special diet or fasting necessary.
When you arrive for your appointment, you will be greeted by our receptionist and introduced to our staff. Your medical history will be reviewed and the MRI process explained. You will be required to read and sign specific MRI forms prior to your procedure.
You should advise your technologist if you have any of the following:- Aneurysm Clips or Metal Plates
- Artificial Cardiac Valves
- Bone or Joint Replacements
- Metal Fragments from Military or Work
- Pregnancy
- Previous Surgery (Brain, Eye, Ear)
- Patients with cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrillators cannot be examined with MRI.
The Exam
You will be asked to wear a gown during your exam. A locker will be provided for your clothing, jewelry and
personal items. The MRI exam is safe and painless. The MRI technologist will be talking with you throughout
your exam. Feel free to ask questions. During your exam you can listen to a variety of music – you can even
bring along your favorite CD or cassette. The most important thing for you to do is relax and lie still.
You shouldn't experience any unusual feelings or pain during your MRI scan. Some exams require the use of an injected contrast-enhancing agent. This agent does not contain iodine, and does not require special preparation.
You will lie on a special padded table that will move into the Open View MRI for your scan. During your exam, you will hear a series of soft, knocking noises. These sounds are normal and are not harmful in any way.
The average exam lasts about 1 hour, although the actual length of your exam will depend upon your physician's requests. You may have a friend or relative accompany you into the exam room.
After the Test
You may resume regular activity, unless otherwise instructed.Results of your MRI exam are interpreted within 24 hours by a board certified radiologist, experienced in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Normally, exam reports will be sent or faxed directly to your physician. Please inform the receptionist if you have an appointment immediately following your exam and if your physician has requested you bring the films to that appointment. You will be asked to wait approximately 20 minutes while the scans are filmed and processed.
Billing
Bring your insurance identification to assist in billing and to assure proper credit. For questions about your billing, please contact:Open View MRI
P.O. Box 5602
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46895
(260) 484-0850 or 1-800-758-0292
Network Providers
Because individual policies vary and some companies require "pre-authorization" you should confirm your coverage before your appointment.As a service to our patients, Fort Wayne Radiology files all primary and secondary insurance claims. To expedite claims processing, we file a significant number of claims electronically and receive Anthem, Medicare and Medicaid payments electronically. We are participating providers in the following networks:
- Anthem (includes HMO/POS)
- ChoiceCare (Humana)
- Encore and Encircle
- Indiana Health Network
- Lutheran Preferred
- Lutheran TRMA
- M-Plan
- Three Rivers Preferred
- Three Rivers Preferred Plus
- Advantage Preferred Plus
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Michigan Medicaid
- Ohio Medicaid
- Ohio Workers' Compensation
- Parkview Health Plan Services
- Signature Care
- Advantage Health Plan (Sagamore HMO)
- Goshen Preferred
- M-Plan
- FrontPath Health Coalition
- Physicians Health Plan
- Railroad Medicare
- Sagamore
- Sagamore Plus (PPO)
- Sagamore Ambassador Care (POS)
- Sagamore Select
- Tricare
- United Mine Workers