Knee MRI Order Online from a Licensed Provider
Need a knee MRI order but don't have a referral? Diagnostic Orders Direct provides a $40 virtual consultation with a licensed medical provider. If your knee MRI 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 knee pain, swelling, or locking seeking MRI evaluation
Patients with a suspected ligament injury (ACL, PCL, MCL) or meniscus tear
Patients who need a knee MRI before an orthopedic consultation
Patients who found an affordable knee MRI option but need a provider order first
Patients without a current orthopedist or PCP referral for knee 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.
What the Provider Reviews
Location, onset, and mechanism of knee pain or injury
Presence of swelling, locking, clicking, or instability
Relevant orthopedic and surgical history including prior knee surgeries
Prior knee imaging results such as X-rays or previous MRI, if available
Current activity level and functional limitations related to the knee
Medications, allergies, and any implanted devices that may affect MRI safety
Clinical appropriateness of knee MRI with or without contrast
Whether X-ray or alternative imaging may be more appropriate first
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a knee MRI order without seeing an orthopedist?
Yes. A virtual provider review is conducted via our online intake. If medically appropriate, a knee MRI order may be issued without an in-person orthopedic visit.
Is the knee MRI order guaranteed?
No. Orders are issued only when medically appropriate as determined by the licensed provider. The provider may recommend X-ray first or a different study.
Does the $40 include the knee MRI cost?
No. The $40 covers the virtual provider review only. MRI facility, radiologist, and facility fees are separate and vary by imaging center.
Do I need contrast for a knee MRI?
Most routine knee MRIs are performed without contrast. The reviewing provider will assess whether contrast is appropriate based on your specific clinical situation.
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 in 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.