Welcome to New Choice Health where we help you make informed decisions about your medical procedures by giving you the tools you need to compare facilities in your area.
Shop and save with New Choice Health!
Facility | City | Type |
---|---|---|
Gaston Radiology | Gastonia | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center | Huntersville | Acute Care Hospital |
Presbyterian Imaging Center Museum | Charlotte | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Presbyterian Imaging Center University | Charlotte | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | Acute Care Hospital |
Carolinas Imaging Services Matthews | Matthews | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Carolinas Imaging Services Southpark | Charlotte | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Presbyterian Imaging Center Ballantyne | Charlotte | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Carolinas Medical Center - Northeast | Concord | Acute Care Hospital |
The Imaging Center at Baxter Village | Fort Mill | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | Acute Care Hospital |
Presbyterian Imaging Center Randolph | Charlotte | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital | Charlotte | Acute Care Hospital |
Atrium Health Union | Monroe | Acute Care Hospital |
Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | Acute Care Hospital |
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte | Acute Care Hospital |
Access Medical Imaging | Concord | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Metrolina Neurodiagnostic Center | Rock Hill | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Caromont Regional Medical Center | Gastonia | Acute Care Hospital |
Carolinas Imaging Services Huntersville | Huntersville | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center | Matthews | Acute Care Hospital |
Atrium Health University City | Charlotte | Acute Care Hospital |
Carolinas Imaging Services Ballantyne | Charlotte | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Piedmont Medical Center | Rock Hill | Acute Care Hospital |
Patient Preparation For an X-Ray Procedure
Guidelines about eating and drinking before an X-Ray exam vary at different facilities. Unless you are told otherwise, you may follow your regular daily routine and take medications as usual. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant it is important to inform your doctor or technician prior to the X-Ray. Notify your doctor or technologist if you have any metal in or on your body such as body piercings, eye glasses, or jewelry which may interfere with the procedure. Dress in comfortable clothing that can easily be removed if needed.
What to expect during and after an X-Ray
A X-Ray procedure is a relatively painless procedure. The only discomfort may be associated with the manipulation of the body part being examined particularly in the case of a recent injury or invasive procedure such as surgery. The overall preparation and procedure will take approximately 30 minutes not including waiting time. Depending upon what is being scanned and what type of X-ray (the type of view) your doctor orders you may be asked to get undressed and to put on a hospital gown and you may be lying, sitting, or standing for the scan. You will be asked to hold your position still for several seconds until the image is being captured. It is important that you hold your position still during the scan exposure to prevent any blur on the film. Your X-ray films will be interpreted by a trained doctor and then discussed directly with you.
In the news