Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What insurance plans does RAPA accept?
- A. Radiology Associates, PA, (RAPA) accepts
all major insurance plans, including Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Advantage,
USAble, CIGNA, QualChoice/QCA, United Healthcare, CHAMPUS/TRICARE/HealthNet Federal Services(incl. Prime) and many others. A complete listing is
offered on our site here.
We will be happy to bill your insurance company directly if you provide the correct billing information at the time of service. When you arrive at RAPA, we may ask to see your insurance identification card or ask additional questions about coverage. If you are covered by more than one insurance plan, please provide all appropriate information when you register. It is your responsibility to verify insurance coverage and benefits prior to obtaining services. In some cases, prior authorization is needed for testing. Please contact your insurance company and review any documentation they have provided you to assist with questions you have regarding your specific insurance coverage.
- Q. Who will perform my exam?
- A. A Registered Radiologic Technologist with special training in X-ray procedures and equipment will perform your exam. In some cases, one of the RAPA Radiologists will perform the exam.
- Q. How do I receive my exam results?
- A. All examinations are supervised and personally interpreted by one of the RAPA Radiologists. Exam results are then forwarded to the physician who ordered your exam. If you are having a procedure for which you were not referred by a physician, the Radiologist will provide you with results of your exam. Though patients do not receive results directly from the technologist who performs the exam, a RAPA Radiologist or technologist will be happy to answer questions about the procedure.
- Q. How are Radiologists trained?
- A. Radiologists first complete medical school, then have an internship in a field of clinical medicine, such as internal medicine, followed by a residency specializing in Radiology. The residency provides a core set of skills and knowledge that is required of all Radiologists. This includes the ability to interpret X-rays, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT scans and ultrasound images. Following the residency, Radiologists may choose to enter a fellowship program to gain subspecialty expertise. Subspecialty areas include MRI, Women’s Imaging, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Neuroradiology and more.