About DaTscan A radioactive agent is injected into the patient’s bloodstream and is tracked using SPECT — a noninvasive scanner that uses radiation detectors to image the cells that take up the agent and emit radioactivity. DaTscan specifically marks the brain cells that carry the dopamine transporters.
What is a spect DaTscan?
A Spect Brain DaTscan is a nuclear imaging test that allows doctors to view the brain’s dopamine levels and determine whether the brain’s neurons have degenerated. This gives physicians the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose Parkinsonian syndromes in patients.
What happens in a DaTscan?
DaTscan is a drug that is injected into the bloodstream to assess dopamine containing neurons, which are involved in controlling movement. One of our subspecialized imaging physicians will then use a gamma camera to take pictures of your brain.
What does a DaTscan measure?
This scan measures something called the dopamine transporter (DaT), and it can help a doctor determine if patients are suffering from essential tremor vs. Parkinson’s disease or another parkinsonism (i.e., other problems affecting dopamine systems that have symptoms that look like Parkinson’s disease).
What does a SPECT scan cost?
How Much Does a SPECT Scan Cost? SPECT scans are one of the more affordable ways to image the brain, but prices can fluctuate a lot based on location, the purpose of the scan, and what additional interpretation is involved. According to MDsave, brain SPECT scans range from $1,300 to over $3,500.
Does insurance pay for SPECT scan?
Your insurance may require prior authorization in order to cover your SPECT scan. Be sure to check with the company on whether and to what extent the scan is covered so you’ll know what, if any, costs you’ll need to cover. SPECT scans, without insurance coverage, can cost over $1,000.
Is there a support program for SPECT imaging with DaTSCAN?
This support program is available to GE Healthcare customers who use SPECT imaging with DaTscan. The program is HIPAA compliant and managed by Argenta Resources.
What support does GE Healthcare offer for the use of DaTSCAN?
Virtual and on-site clinical training on the use of DaTscan. GE Healthcare offers support for coverage and payment questions. GE Healthcare Prior Authorization and Appeals Support Program. GE Healthcare is pleased to offer prior authorization and appeal support related to use of SPECT imaging with DaTscan.
How do I contact GE Healthcare for support with SPECT imaging?
GE Healthcare offers support for coverage and payment questions. GE Healthcare Prior Authorization and Appeals Support Program. GE Healthcare is pleased to offer prior authorization and appeal support related to use of SPECT imaging with DaTscan. Please contact Argenta Resources at: 844 225 1595 or [email protected]
What is DaTSCAN used for in neurology?
DaTscan may be used to help differentiate essential tremor from tremor due to PS (idiopathic Parkinson’s disease [PD], multiple system atrophy [MSA], and progressive supranuclear palsy [PSP]). DaTscan is an adjunct to other diagnostic evaluations.
