A 27-year-old female asked:
back of neck pain has progressed for years never had mri and don't know source of pain. is an mri referral easily obtained by pcp?
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Dr. John Munshower answered
30 years experience Family Medicine
MRI: The ease of an MRi is often determined by your insurance company rather than the Dr. The doctor will examine you and take a good history as well, and after that , it will be determined if you need any testing done, etc. Best wishes.
Answered on Nov 13, 2014
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