Cover for MRI and CT Scans
Overview
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan produces detailed two-or three-dimensional images of organs inside the body, for example, the spine or brain.
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a special radiography method that uses a computer to incorporate x-ray images into detailed two- or three-dimensional images.
MRI and CT scans are specialised imaging techniques used to diagnose illness or injury in the body and in certain circumstances, to stage disease and monitor treatment response. The attached document gives you more information about how Discovery Health Medical Scheme covers you for MRI and CT scans. We explain how we cover MRI and CT scans done in hospital and out of hospital, including how we cover scans done during an admission for conservative back or neck treatment.
Other scans or x-rays used to investigate body systems or organs are not included in the attached document.
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