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Do I Need A Referral (Prescription) To Have My Ultrasound Examination?

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center: Ultrasound FAQ
Yes, your doctor must provide a referral (prescription) in order for you to receive a examination. In addition, some insurance carriers or HMO’s require a precertification. Please discuss this with your doctor and your insurance company or HMO prior to your test.
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Do I Need a Referral (Prescription) to Have My Dentascan Examination?

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center: Dentascan FAQ
Yes, your Dental Specialist must provide a referral (prescription) in order for you to receive a Dentascan. In addition, some insurance carriers and HMO’s require a precertification. Please discuss this with your Dentist and your insurance company or HMO prior to your test.
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Do I Need A Referral (Prescription)?

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center: Mammography FAQ
Although most patients are referred by their physician, you may schedule a mammogram without a referral (prescription). Please be aware that this is subject to the requirements of your insurance carrier or HMO, so check with them first to verify the applicable rules and coverage. The results of your exam will be sent to your physician. If you have had mammograms in the past at any other facility, you will be asked to bring the films with you to your scheduled exam.
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Do I Need A Referral (Prescription) To Have My MRI Examination?

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center: MRI FAQ
Yes, your doctor must provide a referral (prescription) in order for you to receive a examination. In addition, most insurance carriers or HMO’s require a precertification. Please discuss this with your doctor and your insurance company or HMO prior to your test.
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Radiology Home Page
A prescription is necessary for you to have the exam. If you do not have a prescription or your doctor has not sent one to the hospital, your MRI exam may be delayed.
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Do I need a Referral (Prescription) to Receive an CT Examination?

Imaginis - Frequently Asked Questions about Computed Tomogra...
Yes, your doctor must give you a referral (prescription) in order for you to receive a computed tomography (CT) imaging examination. However, CT can often be performed on an outpatient basis without having to admit the patient to the hospital.
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Do I need a prescription or referral?

Atlanta Physical Therapy, Atlanta Sports Rehabilitation
In the state of Georgia, a prescription is required for physical therapy treatment by the licensing agencies and most insurance companies.
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Do I Need a Referral/Prescription From My Doctor?

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All MEDICARE patients require a referral from their physician. Each referral/prescription is valid for 30 days from the date of prescription. Not all PRIVATE INSURANCE companies require a prescription. It is important to remember that all health plans are different and to ensure that you receive coverage according to your plan, you need to call your insurance company to verify.
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Do I Need a Referral (Prescription) to Receive Mammography?

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No, many centers that perform mammography allow women over 40 to simply call and make an appointment for a screening mammogram without requiring a referral (prescription) from a physician. The center performing the screening mammogram will need the name of the patient's physician to whom the mammography report can be sent. Thus, the patient can be assured of obtaining a corresponding clinical breast examination (CBE).
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Do I need a prescription or referral for physical therapy?

In most cases, in order to receive insurance coverage for physical therapy, a prescription is required. A prescription is different from a referral. A "prescription" is a physician order for physical therapy, and it includes: the patient's name, a diagnosis, a treatment plan (or the words "evaluate and treat"), the physician's signature, and the date. Prescriptions may come from any licensed medical physician (M.D. or D.O.
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Do I need a referral?

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No, you do not need a referral to come to the Cleveland Clinic. However, your insurance may require a referral. Be sure to check with your health care provider prior to your appointment.
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Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Northeast Wisconsin
If your insurance carrier requires that you have a referral to visit our office, it is your responsibility to obtain that referral. Please make sure that all referrals are received by this office before the time of your appointment. Referrals made by the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Northeast Wisconsin, Ltd. for tests, evaluation, or services to be provided to the patient by other providers are the full financial responsibility of the patient.
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A Step Ahead Podiatry - Frequently Asked Questions
No most patients, who claim through their private health cover, do not require a referral. If you are a department of veterans affairs gold card holders or a workers compensation client you will. With the introduction of the Enhanced primary care programme those patient wishing to access this should contact their GP for a referral. More information is available in our patient support section or through our office.
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Do I need a referral or prescription for the exam?

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A prescription is necessary for you to have the exam. Please remember to place the script in your wallet prior to leaving the doctors office, so it will be on your person when you arrive for the exam. If you do not have a prescription or your doctor has not sent one to the hospital, your exam may be delayed.
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Do I need a doctor's prescription (referral) to have the testing done?

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No, however, a doctor's prescription may help you receive reimbursement from your medical insurance plan, if you submit a claim.
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Do I need a prescription?

Dynamiclear Frequently Asked Questions
A prescription is not required to purchase Dynamiclear. This is because Dynamiclear can be safely applied, is non-toxic and is not taken internally. Dynamiclear is a topical skin application (it is applied on to the skin like an antiseptic lotion) and is made of naturally occurring substances.
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FAQ: Solarc Systems Inc.: Ultraviolet Phototherapy Products
It is Solarc's long standing policy to collect a physician prescription for all home UVB phototherapy device sales worldwide. In the USA, this is mandated by law because UVB phototherapy devices are subject to the Code of Federal Regulations [21CFR801.109] "Prescription Devices". This forces the labeling to state "Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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Femsoft: Consumer FAQ's
Yes, the FemSoft Insert is only available by prescription and requires an evaluation by a health care provider trained in the use of the FemSoft Insert. Once you have received a prescription for the FemSoft Insert, you will be provided a toll-free number for ordering the product. Your order will then be conveniently and discreetly shipped to the address you provide.
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Question: Why do I need to get an ultrasound scan?

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Answer: The first step in finding the right treatment for damaged veins is finding its source. A Doppler Duplex Ultrasound Scan provides a visual window, revealing the diseased, refluxing veins beneath the skin's surface. With this diagnostic capability, we can pinpoint the exact cause of varicose veins and customize a treatment plan for each individual patient - and each damaged vein.
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I just have spider veins. Do I need an ultrasound examination, too?

Tucson Legs - Varicose Vein Clinic
Yes. We have found that about 15% of people who come in with just spider veins also have problems with their larger veins (which could have caused the spider veins in the first place). We believe it is important for you to know if larger vein problems are present mainly because if they are, the large vein problem should be addressed before the smaller vein problems are. Sometimes the smaller veins go away by themselves after larger veins are treated.
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What Can I Expect During An Abdominal Ultrasound Examination?

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center: Ultrasound FAQ
The patient is positioned by the sonographer (technologist who performs the exam) on an examination table. A clear warm gel is applied to the skin over the area to be examined. This helps to transmit the sound waves by excluding air and will not harm your skin or your clothes. A soft covered device called a transducer is gently moved over the skin surface by the sonographer and images are produced on a monitor.
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