We bring your health into clear view
Staying on top of your breast and bone health is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy overall. Early detection of breast issues can mean more treatment options and better outcomes. That’s why Hilton Head Regional Breast Health Center makes it as easy as possible for you to access advanced screening tools to identify and address problems easily and quickly. Once you have completed any needed imaging, you will receive your results through our patient portal. If needed, a Certified Breast Imaging Navigator will contact you to guide you through any next steps needed.
Services
Hilton Head Regional Breast Health Center offers both screening and diagnostic services. That means whether you are simply seeking a routine test, or your provider has requested more information about a concern, we are here for you.
Our services include:
- Screening mammography
- Diagnostic mammography
- 3D mammography
- Diagnostic breast ultrasound
- Full and abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Breast biopsy procedures
Scheduling your visit
Screening mammograms do not require a provider’s order unless you have a personal history of breast cancer. Schedule screening mammograms by calling our scheduling department during office hours.
All diagnostic breast imaging services require a physician’s order. We can schedule your visit once we receive an order from your provider. Once we receive the order, a scheduler will contact you, or you can call our scheduling team directly to schedule.
After your procedure, an Imaging Navigator will contact you with results and will guide you through the next steps, if needed.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment time. Bring:
- Your photo ID
- Your insurance card
- Your method of copayment or payment in full
- Any requisition/imaging order form you have received from your provider
- Any breast imaging you have previously completed outside our clinic
Imaging Appointments
To get an appointment for most diagnostic imaging procedures, you typically must have a referral and physician's order. Start with talking with your primary care provider about your concern. They can help get you on the path to getting an imaging referral if needed. Novant Health imaging centers accept all physician imaging orders.
If you have had a previous imaging procedure and need new images, you do not need go back to the same imaging center you went to before. Our radiologists can request the images from your previous exam(s) to compare to your new results.
It is important that you keep your scheduled imaging appointment. If you will be late due to an emergency, please call our scheduling team as soon as possible to cancel or reschedule.
Costs & Insurance
Insurance company approval may be required (“prior authorization”) even with valid imaging orders from your provider.
Appointment costs vary depending on specific procedure, your insurance coverage, and the imaging center. Good faith estimates are provided and discounted services may be available if you don't have insurance.
Be sure to take advantage of our many free healthcare cost resources — including financial navigators — to learn more.
Your Imaging Results
A radiologist will review your medical images and report their findings to your doctor 24 to 72 hours after your exam. (Your doctor can also request to view the images online.) Your doctor will contact you to discuss your results and any next steps.