Metallic foreign bodies policy update 10.21.25 H. Monahan
Patients with a history of metallic foreign bodies confirmed with imaging (plain radiography or computed tomography) may only undergo MRI examination after thorough safety evaluation and clearance by a radiologist within Radiology Consultants of Iowa (RCI).
Currently, RCI radiologists are available for MRI safety evaluations 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Monday through Friday and 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. If an MRI examination is requested outside of the established hours, the review will be performed promptly the following day.