Urgent Care with X-Ray Services in Chicopee MA

A physician may recommend that their patient receive an X-ray if they are experiencing symptoms that are indicative of an injury or deformity of the bones, but an X-ray can provide visibility of a wide range of parts of the body for accurate diagnoses and monitor healing. X-ray imaging can be used to detect the presence of an infection within the lungs or sinuses, if there is an obstruction in the intestines, or if there are kidney stones or gall stones within the body. Other reasons patients will be recommended to receive an x-ray include:

• Breaks or fractures in bones
• Scoliosis
• Tumours in the bones, both cancerous and non-cancerous
• Problems in the lungs (lung cancer, pneumonia)
• Problems swallowing
• Breast cancer
• Problems with the heart
• Dental problems (dental abscesses, for example)

X-rays are most commonly used as a diagnostic imaging tool in urgent care or emergency care, but are very useful for assessing how different injuries or illnesses develop or heal.

Most X-ray services require a referral from a physician, but it is very common for urgent care centers to offer X-ray services on a walk-in basis as long as the patient brings their referral form from their physician. If you are visiting an urgent care center and it is recommended that you receive an X-ray to achieve a more accurate diagnosis, the supervising health care provider will be able to provide a referral for an X-ray that can be completed within the appointment. Additionally, while a referral can be required if you have incurred an injury or are experiencing symptoms that can be accurately diagnosed through an X-ray image, there are some imaging centers that can provide X-ray services without previously having a referral.

The average cost of an X-ray will vary quite a bit depending on several factors, including the location in the body for which the X-ray is being completed, the location of the medical practice that is providing the diagnostic services, the number of images or views that have to be taken, and the insurance cover of the individual patient. On average, patients can expect to spend around $300 for an X-ray, with the range of cost being anywhere from $100 to $1000. It is always encouraged that patients check their medical insurance policy to determine how much coverage they can expect to receive for their X-ray imaging services and to check with the medical practice providing the X-ray services to see if they can accept your insurance provider. The prices will vary depending on the location of the medical practice as well, with more urban areas often costing a bit more for diagnostic services than areas that are outside of large cities to reflect the cost of living. If you are concerned about the affordability of X-ray services, many medical practices will offer financing options as well to ensure that all patients have access to the high-quality care that they require.

If you are located in Chicopee MA and are looking for high-quality x-ray diagnostic services that are affordable and completed by experienced health care providers, consider visiting Priority Urgent Care and Walk-In Medical Practice. Our highly skilled team of medical professionals offers a wide range of urgent care services, ensuring that each patient has access to the essential care that they require promptly, providing visits that are fully equipped to handle same-day medical needs, as well as offering many primary care services. We serve patients from Chicopee MA, Springfield MA, Ludlow MA, Westfield MA, Holyoke MA, Southwick MA, Wilbraham MA, and BEYOND!