A heart scan, also called a heart CT scan or cardiac calcium scoring, is a simple, noninvasive method that tells your doctor if you're at increased risk for the most common form of heart disease – coronary artery disease (CAD).

This scan identifies whether calcium deposits are present in the arteries of your heart. The more calcium deposits you have, the more plaque. And that can lead to a heart attack.

You will need to provide the name of a primary care provider you have seen in the past two years. If you don’t have a primary care provider, you can search for a doctor online or call 800-323-8622.

No, you don't need a doctor's order to schedule a heart scan as long as you’re at least 35 years old and have at least two cardiac risk factors.

However, if you’ve already had a heart scan, then you’ll need a doctor’s order for a second heart scan.

If you've received a paper order from your provider, please mention this when scheduling your heart scan. You’ll also need to bring the paper order with to your appointment. We might need to reschedule your scan if you forget to bring the paper order.

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Additionally, a heart scan care coordinator will call to discuss your results. Your provider also might reach out if they ordered the scan.

This scan, priced at $49, is self-pay only. Your insurance company won’t be billed. There are no other fees.

You can pay over the phone when you schedule the appointment. You also can pay when you arrive for your heart scan.

The scan costs $49. There are no other fees.

Yes, a heart scan involves a slightly higher exposure to radiation than a traditional X-ray. It’s generally safe. However, you can talk to your primary care provider if you have any questions.

If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, a heart scan isn’t for you. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions.

We recommend against getting a heart scan if you have a pacemaker. Talk to your primary care provider if you have any questions.

No, it does not.

In most cases, you’ll only need one heart scan to assess your risk of heart disease. Depending on your risk factors for heart disease, your provider might recommend additional scans to reassess your risk. If you’ve already had a heart scan, then you’ll need a doctor’s order for a second heart scan.