1. Patients should find out if their policy or plan requires a pre-authorization or referral. If so, the patient should contact the insurance company and find out what is needed to obtain one. The phone number is usually found on the back of the insurance card.
   
2. Patients should give Metro MRI Center complete insurance information, including insurance card, name and address of the insurance plan, claims payer, the ID and group numbers, and the name of the policy holder or subscriber. Worker’s compensation, automobile, or personal injury cases require pre-authorization and, if applicable, the name and address of the patient’s attorney.

1. Metro MRI Center for the technical component (the actual scan itself).
   
2. Advanced Radiology, S.C. for the interpretation of the MRI by a radiologist (reading fee).

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

If a patient does not have medical insurance and/or is concerned about paying for the procedure, they should contact Metro MRI Center.

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