The University of Virginia Health System proudly offers an array of diagnostic screening programs. An increasing number of Americans are using prevention and screening services as an important part of their health care routine.
An estimated 10 million individuals already have osteoporosis and another 34 million have low bone mass. There are often no symptoms and a bone density test is the only way to know if you have low bone mass, the biggest risk factor of osteoporosis. Once you know your risk, it is now possible to take preventative steps. There are effective medications which can slow or even reduce bone loss. Bone Density is an inexpensive screening exam, and many insurance plans and Medicare are now covering the costs of bone density testing. Patients need a physician referral , but the exam is often covered by insurance and Medicare. Cost: ~$388 In a single breath-hold, a non-invasive CT scan can evaluate the extent of coronary artery calcium deposits. This quick scan requires minimal patient preparation and does not require contrast injection. Physician referral; insurance coverage. Cost: ~$350 MORE... The American Cancer Society recommends that women begin mammography at age 40 unless there is a family history or the patient is symptomatic. Self-referral; insurance coverage. Cost: ~$65 MORE...
The division of Angiography and Interventional Radiology is now offering endovenous ablation, a new less-invasive treatment for patients with symptomatic varicose veins of the lower extremities. There are several causes of varicose veins, but many are attributable to an incompetent greater saphenous vein for which vein stripping has been the standard treatment for years.For many patients with an incompetent saphenous vein there is now endovenous laser ablation therapy.This outpatient treatment involves placing a small caliber laser fiber in the saphenous vein. The saphenous vein can then be ablated with just 2 minutes of laser activation. The procedure has been shown to be more than 90% effective in occluding the saphenous vein. Removing the saphenous vein often markedly reduces the size and symptoms of additional varicose veins in the leg that have been pressurized by an incompetent saphenous vein. Self-referral; insurance coverage.
Cost: ~$2000 MORE... 		Lungs cancer screening can save your life.  Our new, advanced lung analysis CT exam can accurately track and measure the lung nodules which can indicate the early stages of lung cancer.  Candidates are usually men and women over 60 years of age currently without symptoms or a known disease, but with a 20 or greater pack-year history of smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke.  For example, a person that has smoked 1 pack per day for 20 years, or 2 packs per day for 10 years equals a  20 pack-year history.  It has been shown that people in this category have a significantly increased risk for developing lung cancer.  CT lung cancer screenings are a painless and fairly inexpensive way to obtain peace of mind. Patients can self-refer and will be asked to pay for the study upfront, however if an abnormality is found, insurance will usually cover any further workup. Physician referral; insurance coverage. Cost: ~$300 American Cancer Society recommends that men and women start colorectal screenings at 50 years of age. Virtual colonoscopy is alternative to traditional colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. Virtual Colonoscopy is a less invasive, safer, less costly, and more comfortable procedure than conventional colonoscopy. No sedation is required, and the person can drive home or return to work immediately afterward. The examination takes less than 30 minutes, as opposed to conventional colonoscopy, which may take up to 2 hours counting recovery time from sedation. Patients are encouraged to use this screening procedure, however a written order from their PCP is recommended. Physician referral; insurance coverage. Cost: ~$1,100 MORE...