# Imaging Center Automation: Authorize Faster, Image Sooner

Annie automates pre-cert requirements, insurance pre-verification, and scheduling for MRI, CT, and X-ray so patients get imaging without delays.

## How Annie Helps Imaging Centers

### Pre-Cert Automation

MRI, CT, and advanced imaging require pre-certification. Annie submits pre-cert requests, tracks approvals, and follows up with payers automatically.

### Insurance Pre-Verification

Annie verifies imaging benefits, checks modality-specific coverage, and confirms patient responsibility before scheduling so there are no surprises at check-in.

### Smart Scheduling

Annie coordinates between referring providers and your schedule to fill open slots, reduce wait times, and maximize machine utilization across modalities.

## Reference: Key Imaging Terms

Definitions for the data, documentation, and payer-review concepts that drive imaging center operations.

[**DICOM Imaging** \
The data standard for medical imaging studies and how it underpins EHR integration.](/content/glossary/dicom-imaging/index.html) [**Referring Provider** \
Why imaging prior auth depends on capturing complete referring-physician orders.](/content/glossary/referring-provider-definition-role-examples/index.html) [**Advanced Prior Authorization** \
How advanced imaging studies (MRI, CT, PET) move through the prior-auth workflow.](/content/glossary/advanced-prior-authorization/index.html) [**InterQual & MCG Criteria** \
The clinical guidelines payers use to approve or deny imaging studies for medical necessity.](/content/glossary/interqual-mcg-criteria-guide/index.html) [**Concurrent Review** \
How payers re-evaluate medical necessity during longer imaging or treatment workflows.](/content/glossary/what-is-concurrent-review/index.html)

## Ready to Automate Your Front Office?

Let Annie handle your intake, insurance, and authorizations 24/7.