Sesame providers commonly order MRIs to investigate ongoing pain, injuries, neurological symptoms, or other findings that need a closer look.

Some common examples include chronic back or neck pain, headaches with dizziness, knee or shoulder injuries, suspected stress fractures or tendon injuries, and follow-up of certain lesions or cysts. The MRI area depends on your symptoms, medical history, and what your provider needs to evaluate.

While providers on Sesame can order numerous imaging services, they will review your symptoms and medical history and determine whether an MRI is medically appropriate.

If it is, they can write an order. If not, they may recommend another next step.

If your appointment does not result in an MRI order, your appointment is non-refundable.

If your provider orders an MRI, you can choose a facility from Sesame's nationwide partner imaging network.

Partner facilities offer transparent, pre-negotiated cash-pay pricing, so you can see the cost before you pay.

After you select and pay for your MRI through Sesame, the imaging partner will contact you to schedule your scan. When your results are ready, your Sesame provider will be notified so they can review them.

The price shown before you book covers your online Sesame visit. The MRI itself is not included in the visit price.

If you choose a Sesame partner imaging facility, you'll see the cash-pay price before you pay for your MRI through Sesame.

If you prefer to use another facility, that facility handles pricing and payment directly. If you intend to use insurance for your MRI, please let your Sesame clinician know during the initial appointment.

A radiologist at the imaging facility will review your MRI images and prepare a report.

Your Sesame provider can review the report with you during a follow-up visit and discuss any recommended next steps.

No. Your online referral visit covers the evaluation to determine whether an MRI is appropriate, not review of the radiology report after your MRI is completed.

Once your radiology report is available, you can book a follow-up telehealth appointment with the same Sesame provider to discuss what the results mean for you and any recommended next steps.