Imaging Orders
CT Scan Order Online
Get a professional CT scan order from a licensed provider via telehealth. $40 virtual consultation. No primary care referral required.
Schedule CT ConsultationWho This Is For
- Need a CT scan order for a cash-pay imaging center
- Have symptoms suggesting CT imaging but lack a primary care provider
- Want to avoid lengthy referral processes
- Need a CT scan order urgently
- Prefer telehealth over in-person appointments
- Want to choose your own imaging facility and price point
Understanding CT Scan Orders
A CT (computed tomography) scan is a cross-sectional imaging test that provides detailed 3D images of internal structures. Most facilities require a provider order because:
Medical Documentation
The order documents the clinical indication and ensures the scan is medically appropriate for your symptoms.
Radiation Safety
CT scans use ionizing radiation. The order confirms a licensed provider has determined the benefits outweigh the risks for your specific case.
Contrast Consideration
If your order specifies IV contrast, the provider has assessed your kidney function and contrast allergies to ensure safety.
How to Get a CT Scan Order Online
Schedule Your Consultation
Book a 10-minute phone or video appointment with a board-certified provider.
Share Your Symptoms
Describe your symptoms, medical history, and which body area needs imaging (head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, etc.).
Provider Evaluation
The provider assesses your clinical presentation and determines if CT imaging is appropriate.
Receive Your Order
If appropriate, your CT order is issued within 1 business day, specifying the imaging type and any contrast needs.
Schedule at Your Facility
Present the order to your chosen imaging center and complete your scan at their convenience.
How Provider Review Works
All reviews are conducted by licensed medical providers—not algorithms or AI assistants.
Your provider will:
- • Ask detailed questions about your symptoms and when they started
- • Review your relevant medical history and prior imaging
- • Determine which CT protocol is most appropriate (with or without contrast, which regions)
- • Assess whether alternative imaging (ultrasound, MRI) might be better
- • Evaluate your kidney function if contrast is being considered
- • Document clinical appropriateness according to medical guidelines
CT Orders Are Not Guaranteed
The provider may decline to issue an order if they believe CT is not medically appropriate, or if an alternative test would be safer or more informative. This protects your health.
Pricing and What Is Included
$40
Per virtual provider consultation
Your $40 consultation includes the provider's clinical review and order issuance. It does not include:
- • Imaging facility charges ($300–$2,500+ depending on location and facility)
- • IV contrast costs (if applicable)
- • Radiologist interpretation fees
- • Additional imaging protocols or specialty sequences
Will Imaging Centers Accept My CT Order?
Yes, most imaging centers will accept a telehealth provider's CT order as long as:
- The order is dated within the past 30–60 days
- It specifies the CT type and body region
- It includes provider credentials, license number, and contact information
- Your insurance pre-authorization is obtained (if using insurance)
- You meet the facility's payment requirements
Pro tip: Contact your chosen imaging facility before your provider consultation. Ask if they accept telehealth provider orders, and whether they have any specific documentation or pre-authorization requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Your CT Scan Order Today
Schedule your telehealth consultation now. Orders issued within 1 business day when medically appropriate.
Schedule NowLooking for an Online Doctor to Review This Order Request?
If you searched for a SesameCare doctor, Amazon doctor, or another online doctor because you need a diagnostic order before scheduling, Diagnostic Orders Direct provides a focused $40 virtual provider review for this type of request. Orders are issued only when medically appropriate, and the selected facility must accept the order.
Medical Disclaimer
This service is not for emergencies. If you are experiencing chest pain, severe trauma, breathing difficulty, or other acute symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. CT orders are not guaranteed. Orders are issued solely on the basis of clinical judgment and medical appropriateness. Diagnostic Orders Direct does not diagnose, treat, or interpret imaging results. We are not affiliated with any imaging facility or radiology practice. Your order may be used at any imaging facility that accepts it.