If your facility owns a CT scanner, you know that disruptions can come up due to renovations, upgrades, increased volume, and market changes.
When circumstances like these arise, you may be wondering: how does my facility keep up with increased patient scanning? And what other option is there if upgrading my current CT suite breaks the bank? The solution may be in mobile CT scanner rental.
Mobile CT scanners are a great alternative solution to help meet your patient scan needs without breaking your budget. Below, we will cover the most common areas we see from customers on why mobile CT may be right for you, and cover what you can expect to pay on average to rent.
Why Mobile CT Rental?
Mobile CT rentals make perfect sense for many reasons. Here are a few common scenarios we’ve heard from customers:
Test Your Market
Maybe you dream of adding CT to your center but you aren’t entirely sure the referral base you’ll need will be there. A mobile CT rental can give you a “trial run” and helps determine if buying a CT will be a good investment for you.
Designing a New CT Suite
It is no surprise that construction costs have continued to rise over the past few years construction costs have continued to rise. From project demand, supply chain setbacks, and rising costs of materials, you and your facility may struggle to meet your budget for a new CT suite project.
Consider a mobile CT if your construction project is set to take longer than you initially expected, or if purchasing a new CT and building out a suite is out of the question due to cost.
Patient Backlog
If you have cases stacked up and your current CT just can’t keep up, a mobile CT rental can help trim that backlog down.
Multiple Sites with Low Traffic
Purchasing a CT for each site in your network may not be a wise investment for your needs or your budget. A mobile CT rental that runs a route can stop at each site for a few days at a time and take care of the needs at each.
If you have money in your operating budget but not your capital budget
In most cases, the cost of renting a mobile CT falls under operating budget expenses. If your capital budget is a little tapped out, renting a mobile can get you scanning while you wait for the calendar to roll over into the next fiscal year.
How Much Does A Mobile CT Rental Cost?
The cost of a rental will vary across a few factors, namely: the make/model and the slice count of the CT in the trailer, as well as the length of your rental term.
Average Monthly Rental Cost:
4-16 slice CT scanners- $12,000-$22,000
32-64 slice CT scanners- $25,000-$32000
128 and up CT scanners- $32,000-$40,000
Yearly– At 12 months, you’ll generally get a discount on the monthly rental fee of your specific make/model.
Keep in mind, however, that mobile CT rentals are designed to meet a specific, temporary need like the ones noted above. If you need a long-term solution, we suggest you consider a CT Lease.
Additional Rental Costs
As in the process of most other major rental transactions, there are additional fees to consider. Almost every rental quote from any provider will include some form of these fees:
Security Deposit- This fee is refundable if the CT is returned in the same condition it was provided to you. It will also cover damages when appropriate.
Transportation- These charges cover transportation costs to and from your facility. If you request faster shipment, an expedited shipping fee will be charged. Planning (and ordering) ahead helps you avoid these fees.
System Set-up- This covers the cost of having a CT Engineer set up the mobile for patient use, as well as working with your IT Team to set up PACS network connection.
Make certain when comparing quotes to observe these add-on fees. Fees will often be embedded into the monthly rental fee, but the quote should always note if they are added or included.
The Takeaway
A mobile CT rental is a great option to consider if your facility is experiencing disruptions with your current in-house CT or can’t afford to install a new CT.
Our mobile imaging team provides a seamless experience from equipment selection to delivery, and 24/7 service throughout.
Fill out our mobile contact form and connect with our mobile team today!
