Central Scheduling for Outpatient Tests / Exams / Procedures
Central Scheduling (call center) provides patients and medical professionals with a single contact point for scheduling non-emergent outpatient medical procedures.
We have been experiencing difficult technical and operational challenges with our Central Scheduling Call Center.
We sincerely apologize for the delays and any inconvenience you may experience as we work diligently to resolve the issues.
215-481-EXAM (3926)
215-481-3305 (FAX)
Central Scheduling Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed holidays
Radiology
Some general radiology procedures, such as x-rays of the chest, abdomen, spine, skull and extremities do not need to be scheduled, and patients can have these procedures performed on a walk-in basis at Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, Abington – Lansdale Hospital, Abington Health Center – Willow Grove, Abington Health Center – Warminster, Abington Health Center – Blue Bell, and Levy Medical Plaza (in Abington).
**A physician script or written order signed by your physician with the name of the test(s) needed and a diagnosis related to the test being ordered is required. Please bring with you on the date of the exam.**
Tests Available
Tests Available
Listed below are the tests that can be scheduled through Central Scheduling (Please specify your preferred location and, if the test is offered at that site, we will do our best to accommodate your preference.)
Radiology
Mammograms
Dexa scans (bone density)
Ultrasounds
CT Scans
MRI's (open & closed)
Nuclear Medicine (bone scans)
Fluoroscopy procedures
PET scan (schedule by calling 215-481-3377)
Interventional Radiology
Vascular tests
Cardiopulmonary
Echocardiograms
Cardiac stress testing
Pulmonary Function Tests
Holter Monitors
Cardiac Event Monitors
Other
Sleep studies
EEG
EKG's do not have to be scheduled, they can be done on a walk-in basis.
The following is needed when scheduling a test:
The following is needed when scheduling a test:
Patient’s name (correct spelling)
Clinical diagnosis or reason for each test
Current phone # of patient
Ordering physician’s full name
Ordering physician’s address / telephone number
Name of insurance company
Any special medical conditions: such as a cardiac pacemaker, diabetes
Current list of all medications
*Insurance preauthorization and/or referral number
Any special needs, such as language interpreter
Please Note
- Many insurance companies require ‘preauthorization' when scheduling MRI, CT scans, Nuclear Medicine PET scans, and Interventional Radiology testing.
- If the test will cover multiple body parts, each body part may require a separate authorization number.
- The preauthorization number is obtained by the ordering physician and is required prior to calling Central Scheduling.
Important:
Please bring a complete list of your current medications on the day of testing.
Radiology Image Pick-up:
Radiology Image Pick-up:
Step 1: Please complete the Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information form.
Step 2: Determine which location you would like to pick up your images. Images can be picked up at any of the following locations:
- Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health: Call 215-481-2059
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Abington – Lansdale Hospital: Call 215 361-4510 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Abington Health Center – Blue Bell: Call 215-481-2059
- Monday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon
- Abington Health Center – Willow Grove: Call 215-481-2059
Blairwood Radiology – Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Abington Health Center – Warminster: Call 215-441-6615
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Step 3: Call the site where you will be picking up the images to provide advance notice so that your images will be ready when you or your designee arrives. All requests for images will be placed on a CD and provided free of charge.
Step 4: Bring a photo ID to present when you pick up the CD or report.
Important: If someone other than the patient is picking up the CD or report, the patient must complete the Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information form, or provide a written, signed letter, granting permission. The letter must include the patient’s name, date of birth and the name of the person picking up the CD or report. It must be signed and dated by the patient. The person picking up the CD or report must present a photo ID.