iMRI economic advantage

The iMRI Suite is built to function as a high-utilization imaging and interventional platform, not a single-purpose room.

By enabling both diagnostic and interventional use within one environment, institutions gain a 24/7 asset that supports multiple service lines.

What matters to your organization: 

1. Reimbursement: aligned with EU DRG frameworks
   • Most MRI-guided procedures are reported with the same CPT® codes already used for diagnostic MRI or MRI-guided therapeutic interventions (subject to appropriate medical-necessity documentation).
   • Coverage requirements differ across countries; Cook Medical’s health-economics team tracks policy developments globally and can share country-specific insights on request.
2. Capital and operating economics that compare with CT scan rooms
   • Suite build-out costs are generally in line with a CT scan room—without the expense of lead shielding for ionizing radiation.
   • Similar reimbursement economics apply to CT and MRI-guided therapies.
3. Operational efficiency for supply chains and facilities
   • Flexible scheduling allows the room to maintain near-constant use, maximizing asset utilization and lowering cost per case. 
   • One magnet, multiple revenue streams: Do interventional MRI cases by day and diagnostic cases on demand, 24/7.
4. Physician and staff guidance
   • Dedicated implementation specialists guide suite design, workflow mapping, and staff training.
   • On-site and virtual education modules help clinicians transition from current image-guided practice into MRI-guided intervention.
   • Ongoing clinical-support visits and technical assistance keep your program running smoothly.
5. Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
   • Cook Medical’s iMRI devices are FDA Cleared for use in-bore.
   • Comprehensive documentation supports hospital audits, HTA submissions, and procurement tenders.
6. Patient experience
   • MRI guidance avoids ionizing radiation, aligning with ALARA principles and improving patient confidence.
   • Quiet-suite options and wide-bore magnets can enhance comfort for pediatric, bariatric, or claustrophobic patients.