Expensive, Inferior, and Protracting—Inpatient FDG PET CT PET CT is often ordered on an inpatient basis for initial oncologic staging However, if there is no plan to initiate treatment while admitted to the hospital, an inpatient PET may only result in a substandard examination, while not changing patient management
CT to PET scans: What hospitalists need to know In his hospital, as in others, scheduling an inpatient PET image entails “a lot of hoop-jumping You’re probably not missing out on much if you’re not using PET ”
The Cost of PET Scans | Inpatient VS Outpatient Settings Inpatient hospital settings are more expensive than outpatient facilities, although tests conducted in a hospital are no more clinically accurate than those performed at other imaging centers
Inpatient FDG PET CT: Counterpoint—A Costly Yet Subpar . . . - AJR Inpatient FDG PET CT examinations performed for the indica-tion of initial staging in patients who already have a biopsy-prov-en malignancy are also likely not indicated and have been shown to increase the length of the patient’s hospital stay [3]
What’s the Difference Between In-Hospital Imaging and Outpatient . . . Choosing between in-hospital and outpatient imaging comes down to your specific needs, insurance coverage, and how quickly you need results If your doctor doesn’t specify a location, you have the freedom to choose a trusted center like GLMI for a more convenient and cost-effective experience
Inpatient PET Scans: Why We Should Screen Orders. The following was noted for each patient: reason for admission, type of PET scan ordered, positive results, artifacts present, cancelled orders, and outpatient returns To assist in the screening process, four criteria were put in place when providers attempted to place an inpatient PET order
What is Inpatient vs. Outpatient Care? - Cigna Healthcare Generally speaking, inpatient care requires you to stay in a hospital and outpatient care does not The big difference is whether you need to be hospitalized or not What is inpatient care?