Converting DICOM images for an insurance claim
Insurance adjusters do not have DICOM workstation software. When you attach imaging evidence to a claim — for an auto accident, a workers' compensation case, a disability application — you need to send something they can open. That means JPG or PDF, not DICOM.
This converter turns DICOM files from your imaging CD into formats any adjuster can view in a browser or print. It applies the correct windowing from the DICOM tags so the images show what the radiologist documented, not a default rendering that might look wrong.
For an insurance submission, the typical workflow is: convert the relevant series to PDF (one image per page), label the file with the study type and date, and attach it to your claim submission. If the adjuster requests the raw imaging, you can provide the CD separately — but a PDF of the key images speeds up initial review.
Open the converter — free, no upload
Preparing images for a claim
- Identify which imaging study is relevant (the one the physician documented in their report).
- Copy those .dcm files from the CD to your computer.
- Convert to PDF using this converter — choose the series that shows the injury.
- Name the output file clearly: 'CT_Lumbar_2026_01_15.pdf'.
- Attach to your claim or send via the insurer's portal.
Questions
How many images should I include?
Include the images your physician or specialist referenced in their report. A handful of clear images showing the relevant finding is more persuasive than hundreds of routine slices.
The insurer wants the actual DICOM files. Can I send those?
You can mail a copy of the CD. Uploading raw DICOM to a general-purpose file-sharing service is not recommended given the PHI embedded in the files. Ask the insurer what their secure submission method is.
Will the converted images hold up to scrutiny?
The images are a faithful visual representation of the DICOM pixel data with the clinical windowing applied. If an expert reviews them, they will match what the radiologist saw. If the expert needs to verify that, they can compare against the original DICOM files.