Plan Your Visit

Self-Book and Referral Appointments Available

MH Imaging accepts referrals and orders directly from your physician. If your doctor’s office has already provided a referral, order, or note for your imaging exam, have them fax it to us. You’re also welcome to bring a printed copy of your paperwork with you to your appointment.

Prefer to Self-Refer?

You don’t need a prescription or physician referral to get scanned. Many of our imaging exams are available as self-pay, self-book appointments, so you can schedule directly with MH Imaging without a doctor’s note. Our scheduling team is happy to help confirm which exams qualify for self-referral. Have questions about which option is right for you, or need to send us the paperwork? Fax any documents to the clinic closest to you, and our team will take it from there.

Get Started by Faxing Your Referral or Order

Whether it’s a physician referral, doctor’s note, or exam order, getting your paperwork to us is quick and easy. Fax your documents to us, and our team will have you scheduled in no time.

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Greenfield, WI 53220


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What to Expect During Your Medical Imaging Appointment

Scheduling a diagnostic imaging exam can feel overwhelming, especially if it is your first MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, or X-ray. At MH Imaging, we make the process simple by providing fast scheduling, convenient appointment times, and rapid report turnaround so you can get the answers you need without unnecessary delays. Most patients describe their visit as comfortable, efficient, and stress-free.

Whether you have been referred by your physician or are utilizing one of our self-pay imaging services, our goal is to provide high-quality medical imaging with exceptional patient care every step of the way.

What to Bring:

The best medical testing results occur when the patient is fully prepared for their visit. Some tests require different preparation hours (or sometimes days) before the scheduled appointment. We ask that our patients follow the recommended guidelines below to ensure their tests return the most accurate results as possible.

As a general guideline, please remember to:

  • Wear comfortable clothing without metal zippers, buttons, or accessories
  • Bring a valid form of ID to verify your information
  • Remember your insurance card, if applicable
  • Bring any paperwork related to your appointment
  • Inform our team of any special accommodations or requests

How to Prepare for Your Imaging Appointment

CT Scan Preparation


  • CT Abdomen: No food 5 hours prior – may drink fluids. Arrive 1/2 an hour early to begin drinking contrast.
  • CT Chest: No food 5 hours prior. Bring recent chest X-Rays for correlation and planning.
  • CT Pelvis: No food 5 hours prior- may drink fluids. Arrive 1/2 an hour early to begin drinking contrast.
  • CT Exam: w/ IV Contrast: No food 5 hours prior– may drink fluids. Arrive 1/2 an hour early to begin drinking contrast. Special instructions will be given to patients who take metformin.

All Other CT Exams


No preparation necessary, unless advised.

Wellness Screenings


No preparation necessary, unless advised.

MRI Exams


Before scheduling or completing your MRI, please notify our team if you have:

  • A pacemaker
  • Implanted valves or stents
  • Neurostimulators
  • Cochlear or otologic implants
  • Aneurysm clips
  • Any other implanted medical device
  • Pregnancy or possible pregnancy

Some implants and medical conditions may affect MRI eligibility. Our team will review your information and determine whether an MRI can be safely performed.

Please bring any relevant outside X-rays or other exams for correlation. This is especially important for spine and musculoskeletal MRI exams.

MRI ABDOMEN/MRCP


No food 5 hours prior. Creatinine Statement only applies to CT Scans now.

Creatinine levels may be required for any patient over the age of 40, and all patients being treated for renal disease or hypertension. Creatinine levels are required for patients over 65.

After Your Appointment: What Happens Next?

After your imaging exam is complete, your images are reviewed by an experienced radiologist who prepares a detailed report and sends the findings to your ordering provider for review.

Most patients can return to their normal daily activities immediately after their exam unless otherwise instructed. If your exam requires contrast, our staff will provide any additional post-exam instructions before you leave.

Our goal is to provide fast, accurate results so you and your healthcare provider can move forward with treatment planning as quickly as possible.

Accessing Your Imaging Results and Reports

Many patients request copies of their imaging records for personal reference, specialist appointments, second opinions, or future medical care.

Upon request, MH Imaging can provide:

  • Copies of your diagnostic images
  • Copies of your radiology report
  • Email delivery of reports
  • Fax delivery of reports
  • Delivery to additional healthcare providers involved in your care

If you know you will need copies of your records, please let our staff know during your appointment and we will be happy to assist you.

Accessing Images 

We are moving away from physical CDs. After your appointment, you will receive an email with a link to view your images online and share through your account.

If you need assistance accessing your images or would like alternative delivery options, please contact our office.

Frequently Asked Questions

It will depend on what exam you are having done. Most MRI scans do not have any restrictions. Some CT and some ultrasound scans require that you do not eat or drink beforehand. We will advise you at the time of scheduling if there are any food or drink restrictions.

As long as your friend or family member passes our safety screening questions, you may have someone accompany you. If you are unaccompanied and would like someone in the room with you, one of our staff members can be at your side.

The diagnostic imaging test will vary depending on the area of the body and whether or not it has been ordered with any contrast dye. An MRI will take 30-60 minutes, a CT will take 5-15 minutes, an ultrasound will take 30-60 minutes, and an Xray will take 5-15 minutes.We can have your final written report ready as soon as quickly as you need it. Just ask.

MH Imaging accepts most major insurance plans and offers affordable self-pay imaging options.

If your physician referred you for imaging, our team can perform a complimentary insurance benefits review before your appointment. Please give our office a call at 262-321-7970 to verify coverage and discuss payment options.

Please see our pricing page for more information.

We will deliver the results to your ordering physician via fax or email. Your referring physician will arrange a time to discuss the results with you. If your referring doctor would like our radiologist to discuss the results with you directly, we will arrange to do so. We can have your final written report ready as soon as you need. A non-urgent case is usually completed within a few hours of your test but we can complete them within a few minutes of your test if needed.

We can have your final written report ready and delivered as soon as you need. A non-urgent case is usually completed within a few hours of your test but we can complete them within a few minutes of your test if needed.

Yes, we can. If you would like your report to be emailed, mailed or faxed, just ask us. We will make note to do so.

Yes, we can. If you would like us to deliver your report to other treating medical providers, please just ask and we will be happy to do so.

Your CD of images will open on any Windows based computer. It will not work on a Mac computer.