At Ascension Saint Thomas, we provide lung screenings and personalized care for lung cancer and lung nodules
Getting a low-dose CT scan may help find lung nodules or cancer early, when it is often most treatable. Finding cancer early may mean more treatment options. A lung scan can also help diagnose lung fibrosis, COPD and other breathing disorders.
Lung cancer screening walk-ins are welcome at Premier Radiology locations across Nashville and surrounding communities. For ongoing care, Ascension Saint Thomas lung specialists provide comprehensive surveillance of lung nodules and cancer care.
If you're age 50 or older and currently smoke or have quit smoking, a lung scan is key to knowing your risk of lung cancer.
Ask your physician if a low-dose CT lung scan is right for you. This painless screening exam may be covered by various insurance plans, as well as Medicare for those who meet the following criteria:
Please check with your insurance provider for coverage details. The self-pay price for a low-dose CT lung scan is $129.
Your lung health is important. Whether you need a lung screening or care for a lung nodule or cancer, Premier Radiology and Ascension Saint Thomas are here for you.
Our pulmonologist specializes in diagnosing and treating lung nodules. A lung nodule is a small mass that may or may not be cancerous. Our screening and surveillance program has been named a Screening Center of Excellence and Care Continuum Center of Excellence by the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. Your team provides timely surveillance of nodules that need monitoring. In most cases, monitoring of small lesions is done yearly by getting a CT scan of the chest.
If a lung nodule is detected in your lungs, our Chest and Lung team uses advanced diagnostic imaging, biopsy procedures and provides treatment options. Not all lung lesions are cancerous but if you are diagnosed with cancer, we’ll connect you to compassionate cancer care from a multidisciplinary team of oncology specialists, including:
Check with your insurance provider to understand your coverage before scheduling. Low-dose CT screening may be covered by various insurance plans as well as Medicare for those who meet certain high-risk criteria. If you have Medicare Part B and meet certain qualifications, your screening may be covered. But you will need a referral from your doctor.
When you are facing a new cancer diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our lung cancer specialists in the Nashville area can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
A CT lung screening uses an X-ray device that rotates around your body to create cross-sectional images of the inside of your lungs. When you arrive for your test, you will change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube, called a CT scanner. It is a painless imaging test that takes only a few minutes. After the scan, a radiologist reviews the images and prepares a report for your doctor.. With a clearer picture of your lung health, your doctor can create a care plan that’s right for you.
Medicare and many private insurers may cover a CT scan for people at high risk. For many high-risk patients, the first scan may be covered without a copay.. Check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage.
When you choose Ascension Saint Thomas for your lung care, you have access to the latest technology used to diagnose and treat lung lesions, including
A robotic bronchoscopy helps your doctor reach deep into the lung to biopsy the smallest of lesions. From identification to diagnoses and treatment, our thoracic surgeons at Ascension Saint Thomas are ready to provide the care you need. As part of your thoracic surgery consultation for lung cancer or lung nodule care, we provide smoking cessation counseling.
If you choose to file with insurance, a referral from your medical provider is required. If choosing the self-pay option of $129, a referral is not required for a low-dose CT scan.
Walk-ins are welcome or to schedule an appointment, call Premier Radiology at866-606-7915.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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