Not at all. Unlike a mammogram, there is zero breast compression. You simply lie face-down on a comfortable table, and the scan takes just 7 seconds per breast. Patients describe it as quick and completely painless.

Yes. The radiation dose from a Koning Vera Breast CT scan is comparable to a conventional mammogram — about 5.8 mGy for a standard breast. This is well within established safety limits for diagnostic breast imaging.

A mammogram compresses your breast between two plates and takes a 2D image. Our Breast CT captures a true 3D image with no compression — no overlapping tissue that could obscure abnormalities. The result is improved visualization of breast tissue, which can aid your physician in a more thorough diagnostic evaluation.

Breast MRI requires lying in a narrow, noisy tube for about 30 minutes and uses gadolinium contrast. Breast CT is done in an open environment in seconds, uses non-gadolinium contrast when needed, has no contraindications for claustrophobia or metal implants, and can detect calcifications that MRI cannot.

Yes, a referral (requisition) from a referring physician is required. If you don’t have one, contact us and we can help coordinate with your doctor. Most offices will not schedule without a referral on file.

Artemis operates on a cash-pay model. Flexible weekly payment plans start at $25/week with no down payment required — your appointment is scheduled once your balance is paid in full. We provide a superbill with CPT codes so you can self-submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

In most cases, yes — diagnostic medical imaging is typically an eligible expense. Check with your plan administrator to confirm.

Breast CT is excellent for imaging augmented breasts. Unlike mammography, which requires multiple views with painful displacement, our 3D scan provides complete evaluation of the breast and implant in a single, comfortable scan — with no extra radiation dose.

Typically about 15 minutes from walking in to walking out. The actual scan is just 7 seconds per breast — the rest is check-in and positioning.

Your images are read by a board-certified radiologist, who sends a detailed report directly to your referring physician. Your doctor will then review the findings with you and discuss any recommended next steps. Turnaround is typically within a few business days.