Exam Preparations
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment time. Be sure to bring a photo ID and all health insurance cards and order (script) information. We cannot bill your insurance provider(s) without this information.
How soon can I schedule my appointment?
Same day or next day appointments are available.
When will my doctor receive the results of my procedure?
Your physician will receive your test results within 24-48 hours. Radiologists are available to discuss your exam with you.
Insurance
Some insurance plans now refuse coverage for imaging services performed at hospital-based imaging centers. Please be assured that Methodist Care First Imaging Center meets the coverage requirements of those plans.
Methodist Care First Imaging Center accepts Medicare & Indiana Medicaid coverage as well as most health insurance plans.
Some examinations may require prior authorization or pre-certification for coverage. Please call us or check with your plan directly to see if this is necessary.
The health insurances listed below are most of the currently accepted plans however, the list is subject to change so please call us at (219) 738-5930 to verify if we accept your insurance type.
- AARP
- Aetna
- Aetna/AWCA
- Anthem
- Benefit Administrators
- Blue Cross Blues Shield of Illinois and Indiana
- CCN
- CIGNA
- Department of Labor
- First Health
- Fiserv
- Genex
- Great West
- Group Administrators
- Healthy Indiana Plan
- Humana
- Integrated Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Med Solutions
- Multi-Plan
- Prairie States
- Principal Life
- Preferred Network Access
- Preferred Plan PPO
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Professional Claims
- Sagamore
- Tricare
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- VA
- WellCare
Billing
If you should have any billing questions or problems please contact Custom Data Services, Inc. at:
Medical Billing Services
55 East 86th Avenue – Suite A
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219)738-6726 or (800) 375-6726
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The billing service will make every effort to bill your insurance carrier for these services. However, if they require any further information or if there is a balance due after insurance, they will send a statement to you.
You can send any payment, insurance forms or correspondence to the address above. For your convenience you can also make payments online at www.cdsindiana.com/billpay or at Methodist Care First Imaging Center where your radiology test(s) were done.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my procedure take?
Exam length will vary depending on the procedure. Most procedure lengths are listed on the pages of our website describing what the procedure is and how it is performed.
How do I prepare for my exam?
Many exams require some type of preparation for the examination being performed. Call Methodist Care First Imaging Center at 219-738-5930 for further instructions.
Will insurance cover my procedure?
We accept most insurance plans. Many procedures require prior approval from the insurance carrier before payment will be made for your procedure. If you have any questions please check with your insurance carrier or call our pre-cert department at 219-738-5930.
How soon can I schedule my appointment?
Appointments can usually be scheduled within a couple of days. Same day or next day appointments are also available when necessary.
When will my doctor receive the results of my procedure?
Your physician will receive your test results within 24-48 hours. Radiologists are available to discuss your exam with you.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Schedule your appointment by calling 219-738-5930.