I saw this X post and looked it up. Y’all know I’m not a doctor but this looks like a useful thing to know about if you don’t have insurance, you have insurance with a wicked deductible, or you just don’t like getting ripped off. I am not recommending this service, I just thought it looked interesting. The website says this: Radiology Assist is a free resource available to the under-insured community giving individuals access to affordable diagnostic imaging.
Have a high deductible but need imaging?
— Dr. Lynn Fynn-derella🐭 (@Fynnderella1) December 16, 2025
I see a lot of athletes with no insurance. This is what I use to get fair/cheap imaging if all types. If you need help on how to use it, let me know. Your prescribing physician will need to send them an order. You pay radiology assist and…
RadiologyAssist is an innovative, nationwide program offering a cost-effective alternative to paying for diagnostic imaging through traditional health insurance, especially for the under-insured, uninsured, or those with high-deductible plans facing steep out-of-pocket expenses.
By connecting patients directly to over 2,500 accredited imaging centers across more than 47 states, the free-to-use service provides heavily discounted, all-inclusive rates for essential scans like MRI (starting at $265 without contrast, median $301), CT scans ($130+), ultrasounds ($115), mammograms ($140), X-rays ($33), and PET scans.
Patients can often secure same-day or quick appointments, submit referrals online, and pay upfront at transparent fixed prices—frequently saving thousands compared to hospital bills (e.g., $560 vs. $6,720 for a CT scan, or $266 vs. $900+ for an MRI).
This self-pay model bypasses insurance hassles, deductibles, and surprise billing, empowering individuals to access high-quality, board-certified radiology without delay or debt.
Additional perks include potential grants for financial hardship and interest-free payment plans.
Many users praise the significant savings and convenience, making RadiologyAssist a practical, affordable option for proactive health management outside the insurance system.