CT Chest Order Online from a Licensed Provider
Need a CT chest order but don't have a referral? Diagnostic Orders Direct provides a $40 virtual consultation with a licensed provider. If your CT chest request is medically appropriate, an order may be issued for use at the imaging facility of your choice.
Orders are not guaranteed. Issued only when medically appropriate per provider judgment.
Who This Is For
Patients with persistent respiratory symptoms needing chest CT evaluation
Patients requiring lung nodule follow-up imaging as recommended by a prior report
Patients who need a CT chest before a pulmonology or thoracic surgery appointment
Patients who found an affordable chest CT but need a provider order first
Patients without a current PCP or pulmonologist referral for chest imaging
Patients in one of DOD's 30+ licensed service-area states
How It Works
Submit Your Request
Complete a brief online intake with your symptoms, history, and the study you are requesting.
Provider Reviews
A licensed provider reviews your request, medical history, symptoms, and any prior imaging or relevant labs.
Order Issued if Appropriate
If medically appropriate, an order is issued. You may take it to the imaging center or lab of your choice, subject to facility acceptance.
Pricing
The $40 fee covers the virtual provider consultation only. Imaging center, lab, radiologist, contrast, facility, and insurance fees are separate and vary by facility. Diagnostic Orders Direct is not affiliated with any imaging center or lab.
For contrast-enhanced CT chest studies, recent renal function (eGFR/creatinine) results and contrast allergy history are typically required. If not available, the provider may order labs first or recommend a non-contrast study.
What the Provider Reviews
Respiratory symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, hemoptysis, and duration
Smoking history and relevant occupational or environmental exposures
Prior chest imaging results including X-rays, CT reports, or prior findings
Relevant cardiac and pulmonary history, prior diagnoses, and current medications
Allergy history including contrast dye allergies
Renal function/eGFR status for contrast-enhanced CT chest studies
Red flags that may indicate emergency evaluation rather than outpatient scheduling
Clinical appropriateness of CT with or without contrast for the specific indication
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a CT chest order without a pulmonologist referral?
Yes. A virtual provider review is conducted via our online intake. If medically appropriate, a CT chest order may be issued without an in-person pulmonologist visit.
Is the CT chest order guaranteed?
No. Orders are issued only when medically appropriate as determined by the licensed provider. The provider may recommend a chest X-ray first or a different study.
Does the $40 include the CT chest scan cost?
No. The $40 covers the virtual provider review only. CT facility, radiologist, contrast, and facility fees are separate and vary by imaging center.
Do I need contrast for a CT chest?
Contrast appropriateness depends on the clinical indication. CT pulmonary angiography, for example, requires contrast and renal function screening. The provider will assess appropriateness.
Can I use the order at any imaging center?
You may take your order to the imaging facility of your choice. Facility acceptance is subject to that facility and outside DOD's control. Confirm before scheduling.
How quickly will I get my order?
Virtual consultations are typically completed within 10 minutes once you submit your intake, with most orders issued same day.
Why Choose Diagnostic Orders Direct?
- Licensed Medical Providers — All consultations by licensed medical providers, not AI
- 10-Minute Consultation — Quick provider review and order issuance
- HIPAA-Compliant — Encrypted, secure telehealth platform
- 5.0★ Rating — Top-rated by patients
- Available in 30+ States — Licensed nationwide
Ready to Get Started?
Questions before booking? Call or text (702) 588-3455 or email Customerservice@diagnosticordersdirect.com.
Start Virtual Consult — $406550 S Pecos Rd STE B#110, Las Vegas, NV 89120, United States
Diagnostic Orders Direct provides virtual provider review for diagnostic imaging, EKG, and laboratory order requests when medically appropriate. Orders are not guaranteed and are subject to licensed provider judgment. Not an imaging center, lab, or emergency service. Do not use for emergency symptoms. Call 911 for emergencies.