MRI FAQs

Please note that children are not allowed in the scanning rooms. All children must be supervised while remaining the in the waiting room.

Please wear comfortable clothing with no metal zipper, buttons, etc., to your scan. Please note some athletic wear (like LuLuLemon) cannot be worn during your scan. We have dressing rooms and patient gowns available for your convenience should you need to change.

If you are NOT getting contrast – Lab work is NOT required. Only if you are scheduled to receive contrast and only for the following reasons: Lab work (creatinine) is required for all contrasted studies for patients 60 and older. Lab work is required for all contrasted studies for any patient with the following medical [...]

Not all scans will require contrast. However, these are the main indications that would benefit from the use of contrast: Post-surgical scar tissue Multiple Sclerosis (Brain MRI) Infection Tumors

Notify a member of our staff if you answer YES to any of the following questions prior to scheduling your MRI: Do you have any implanted or external devices? (Please bring all implant cards to your appointments) Do you have metal in your eyes? Are you in your first trimester of pregnancy? Are you allergic [...]

Scans take approximately 20-30 minutes per body part.

We have MRI at our Midtown, Franklin, and Brentwood locations. You will check in at the same front desk used for appointments with your physician. An MRI tech will call you from the waiting room when it is time for your scan. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to scan to complete paperwork and allow enough time [...]

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to scan to complete paperwork and allow enough time to change into a gown (if necessary) and complete the screening. The scheduled time is when you should be starting the scan, so be sure to arrive 30 minutes earlier than that. If your scan is the first appointment of the day, [...]

Please reach out to us at 615-324-1600 for information related to your MRI cost. Patients are responsible for understanding their insurance coverage, deductible status, and in- and out-of-network benefits. Please consult your insurance provider directly if you have questions on your deductible or network benefits.