Three ESSENTIAL steps.
1. Order
Radiology orders begin with IMG.
Do not order tests that are described as (In-Office).
Ensure you have described the indication for the test within the order and also correctly associated the order.
2. Authorization
Cross-sectional imaging like CT and MR require prior authorization. (Most XR, breast imaging, ultrasound, DEXA, and doppler do not require and can skip this test.)
Ensure your note is complete with documentation justifying your medical decision to order this test.
Route your chart to P IMA RAD.PA/REFERRALS to request insurance authorization for the test. This team will review your documentation.
For very urgent authorization, call Wanda Rivera: (646) 605-1050 Karena Tulloch: (646) 605-1048 or Christy Vargas:(646) 605-1049
3. Scheduling
The patient must call to schedule. The phone numbers are listed below, and they are also in .CHECKOUT
Expediting
You may call radiology yourself 212-241-8333 with variable hold times.
Or email RadAssocScheduling@mountsinai.org with an expected response within 1-2 business days
Locations & Phone Numbers
MRI 212-241-8333 Location: Radiology Associates: 1176 5th Ave MC Level. Pacemaker: any questions/issues related to troubleshooting or approving this study, the best extension to call is x47136 or 212-241-7136.
CT 212-241-8333 Location: Radiology Associates: 1176 5th Ave MC Level.
XRay 212-824-7700 Location: CAM 6th Floor Area D.
DEXA 212-241-3247 Radiology Associates: 1176 5th Ave MC Level Order AXIAL not appendicular
Nuclear Medicine 212-241-6611
Mammo 212-824-7700 walk-in available @ CAM 6th Floor Area D
Diagnostic Breast Imaging at Dubin 212-241-3300 Location: Dubin Breast Center 1176 5th Ave. 1st Floor.
US 212-824-7700 Including Doppler through Radiology for DVT Location: CAM 6th Floor Area D.
- If your patient needs Renal Artery Ultrasound, Ankle Brachial Index (ABI), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm evaluation, go to Vascular Lab
CT Guided Lung Biopsy
- Place order in Epic for CT Guided Lung Biopsy [76360.06]
- Specify site to biopsy (e.g., RUL, LLL, RML, etc.....)
- Include name of referring doctor and phone number in case there is an urgent matter
- Indicate blood thinner or history of TB
- email # RadBxScheduling