DeskCaller

AI Receptionist for X-ray Imaging Centers
Verify Referral Orders & Automate Scheduling 24/7

Handle patient exam bookings 24/7, verify referral orders, explain scan preparation instructions, and triage urgent imaging requests. Stop losing radiology scans to busy phone lines. Live in 48 hours.

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24/7
Every call answered, day or night
Every call
No voicemail, no hold queue
Hands-free
Answered while you are working

Why Diagnostic Centers Lose Scan Bookings

Busy medical office receptionists struggle to manage incoming phone calls while assisting arriving patients with complex copays.

Lost Imaging Appointments During Morning Rushes

Medical receptionists spend their mornings checking in patients, scanning insurance cards, and handling copays. You cannot answer phone inquiries when assisting active arrivals. Because most patients hang up without leaving a voicemail, missed calls leave expensive imaging modalities empty.

Hours Wasted on Repetitive Scan Prep FAQs

Clinical staff lose up to 4 hours daily explaining scan preparation rules (like fasting for ultrasounds, removing metal objects for X-rays, or drinking contrast fluids). This phone load slows down patient throughput and delays report turnaround times.

Delayed Verification of Physician Referral Orders

Scheduling patients without verifying their physician orders or pre-authorization status causes last-minute appointment cancellations. Without automated order tracking, scheduling errors lead to denied insurance claims and lost revenue.

Imaging-Specific Features

Built for Professional Radiology Clinics

Every feature is custom-engineered to manage clinical charts, modality rules, and referral order checks automatically.

24/7 Scan Scheduling

Schedule routine X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, and bone density scans into open slots 24/7.

Direct EHR & RIS Sync

Integrate with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and Athenahealth to update appointments and order logs.

Referral Verification

Screen for referring doctor details, clinical symptoms, and scan codes during patient intake.

Patient Prep Guidance

Explain modality prep instructions (such as fasting or metal-free clothing rules) automatically.

Prior Authorization Checks

Log insurance details and authorization IDs directly into patient charts to reduce claims denial.

Secure Copay Collection

Send secure Stripe billing links via SMS to collect exam copays or scheduling deposits.

Modality Routing Rules

Assign correct room blocks and scan durations based on machine availability and study type.

Outbound Mammogram Recalls

Call or text patients automatically when annual screenings or diagnostic follow-ups are due.

Post-Scan Updates

Answer patient questions about result delivery timelines and direct them to their patient portal.

Multi-Language Support

Support diverse patient populations in 50+ languages with automatic localized translations.

Physician Priority Routing

Recognize incoming calls from referring doctors or hospitals, routing them directly to radiologists.

Returning Patient Greeting

Identify repeat patients by caller ID, greeting them and accessing past imaging records instantly.

See It In Action

Example call, illustrative: Patient schedules X-ray scan and verifies electronic referral order.

AI Receptionist:
"Thank you for calling Apex Diagnostic Imaging. I am Ava, your AI receptionist. How can I help you today?"
Patient:
"Hi, I need to schedule a chest X-ray. My doctor gave me a referral form yesterday."
AI Receptionist:
"I can definitely help you schedule that. Can I have your full name, date of birth, and the referring physician's name?"
Patient:
"My name is John Smith, date of birth is April twelfth, nineteen eighty, and the doctor is Dr. Sarah Chen."
AI Receptionist:
"Thank you, John. I have located the electronic referral order from Dr. Chen. For a chest X-ray, you do not need to fast, but please wear loose clothing without metal buttons or zippers. I have open slots this Thursday at ten in the morning or two in the afternoon. Which works best?"
Patient:
"Thursday at ten in the morning works great."
AI Receptionist:
"Excellent. I have booked your chest X-ray for Thursday at ten in the morning. I am sending you a confirmation text now with our clinic address and prep instructions. Please bring your photo ID and insurance card."
Patient:
"That is perfect. Thank you so much."
AI Receptionist:
"You are very welcome, John. Have a great day."

Integrates With Your Radiology Software

Seamless integration with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts, and Athenahealth. Scheduling slots and patient charts sync automatically.

Epic Systems
Oracle Health
Meditech
Allscripts
athenahealth
Calendly
HubSpot
Salesforce
Zapier

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the AI receptionist integrate with Epic, Cerner, and Athenahealth?

Yes. DeskCaller integrates directly via API with major health records and RIS systems including Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and Athenahealth. Scheduling calendars and patient charts sync automatically in real-time.

How does the AI handle patient preparation instructions for specific scans?

The AI is trained on your clinic's modality-specific prep guidelines. For example, it automatically instructs ultrasound patients to fast, informs MRI patients about metal restrictions, and explains contrast rules during booking.

Is the AI receptionist GDPR compliant for handling patient health information?

Yes. DeskCaller is fully GDPR compliant. We encrypt call data both in transit and at rest, and store records in secure UK-based clinical servers.

Can the AI verify physician referral orders over the phone?

Yes. The AI receptionist screens patient calls, collects referring physician names, and matches them to electronic orders in your RIS database, ensuring no patient is booked without a valid study order.

How quickly can we set up the AI receptionist for our diagnostic center?

Most imaging centers go live in 24 to 48 hours. Our onboarding team connects to your EHR/RIS system, configures your custom brand voice greeting, and trains the AI on your specific clinic scheduling rules.

What is the typical ROI if we capture more imaging scan slots?

If a typical diagnostic ultrasound scan is worth £250, capturing just one slot booking that would have gone to voicemail pays for the service.

How does the AI handle urgent or referring physician phone calls?

The AI identifies referring physician phone calls by comparing caller ID records or doctor keywords. It immediately escalates priority physician calls, bypassing patient queues and transferring them to active radiologists.

Can the AI receptionist handle multi-location diagnostic centers?

Yes. The AI identifies patient locations by postcode or city preferences. It checks active schedules across all your diagnostic clinics and books slots in the patient's nearest center automatically.

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Pricing

Simple pricing, no surprises

Choose a plan, or just pay for what you use. One flat price, never a surprise charge.

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Starter
For solo owner-operators answering their own phone.
£48/mo
billed monthly
 
120 mins/mo · ~40 calls
£0.40 per included minute
Grace: up to 12 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
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Growth
For small teams that never want to miss a job.
£105/mo
billed monthly
 
300 mins/mo · ~100 calls
£0.35 per included minute
Grace: up to 45 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
Pro
For multi-crew operators with high call volume.
£225/mo
billed monthly
 
750 mins/mo · ~250 calls
£0.30 per included minute
Grace: up to 150 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
No setup fee·No contract·30-day money-back·Usage alerts at 60 / 80 / 90%

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