Velacur Liver Scan
A quick, non-invasive way to check your liver health.
Why liver health matters
One of the biggest challenges with liver disease is that it often
causes no symptoms in the early stages.
You can have:
Fat buildup
Inflammation
Even early scarring
…and still feel completely normal.
Symptoms like fatigue, abdominal swelling, yellowing of the skin
or eyes, or confusion usually don’t appear until liver damage is more advanced,
which is why screening and early intervention matter.
Why liver disease is often missed
It makes bile, which helps you digest food
It stores sugar so your body has energy when you need it
Common causes of chronic liver disease
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH)
Alcohol-related liver disease
Viral hepatitis, such as hepatitis B or C
Nearly one in three adults has fatty liver disease.
With early detection and intervention fatty liver disease can be halted or even reversed.
What is Velacur?
It is a non-invasive ultrasound of the liver that can be performed in about 30 minutes. It measures how much fat(steatosis) and scar tissue(fibrosis) is in your liver.
It helps your provider catch fatty liver disease early before it becomes serious. It’s done in the clinic with no needles or recovery.
FAQs
Who should consider a scan?
People with obesity or are overweight
Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
High cholesterol or triglycerides
High blood pressure
Regular alcohol consumption
Abnormal liver blood tests
A history of fatty liver
A family history of fatty liver
How to prepare for your exam
Nothing to eat or drink at least 4 hours before your appointment
Sips of water with meds is ok
Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to your rib cage
What to expect during your exam?
You lie comfortably on an exam table
A small ultrasound probe is placed on your abdomen
The scan takes about 10 minutes
Results are sent to your provider and you’ll go over them at your next appointment
There is no recovery time. You can return to your day right after.
How to schedule?
If you’re already a patient call us at 701-532-2458
If you’re new, ask your provider for a referral so we can bill insurance appropriately
Insurance, cost, and reimbursement
Step 1. We bill insurance first
The scan is always submitted through your insurance
Many plans cover it
Step 2. If insurance denies
The scan cost is $490
You pay the $490 up front
We submit paperwork for patient assistance programs
Step 3. Reimbursement support
Assistance programs often reimburse most of the cost
Many patients end up paying about $25 out of pocket
Important timing notes
Insurance review can take 45 to 60 days
We submit all required documents including results, receipt, and superbill
Processing usually takes 48 hours once insurance responds
Reimbursement typically takes about 2 weeks
Once paperwork is submitted, the assistance program contacts you directly to complete payment setup.
They will contact you directly from 1-877-219-7770 to set up your payment, which can be by check or electronic deposit.
Some patients ignore the call because the number looks like spam so it’s important to answer these calls.
What this means for you
Our goal is that you never pay more than about $25.
We handle the paperwork. We follow up. You just need to answer when Madrigal calls so they can send your reimbursement.