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Dental X-rays in NZ: OPG or cone-beam CT, and the cost
Short answer: An OPG is a single panoramic X-ray of all your teeth and both jaws. A cone-beam CT is a 3D scan of the jaws with a much bigger…
by Dr. Mark BekhitOct 21 No comments -
Radiology price lists in NZ: who publishes prices, and how to get a quote
Short answer: Pacific Radiology does not publish a price list. Its only published prices are for an immigration chest X-ray. We checked the websites of 13 New Zealand radiology groups…
by Dr. Mark BekhitOct 14 No comments -
Full-body MRI in NZ: cost, where to go, and a radiologist’s view
Short answer: You can buy a full-body MRI in New Zealand. Every programme we found is in Auckland, usually inside a health-check package: Vitalis lists $4,400 (its imaging page adds…
by Dr. Mark BekhitOct 11 No comments -
How much does an X-ray cost in NZ? Free routes and real prices
Short answer: An X-ray at a public hospital usually costs you nothing, and one your GP orders through the community programme is free when the request meets the national criteria.…
by Dr. Mark BekhitOct 7 No comments -
How much does an ultrasound cost in NZ? Real clinic prices
Short answer: Often nothing. An ultrasound done at a public hospital usually has no charge, and one your GP orders under the national community criteria is free if the request…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 26 No comments -
Does ACC Pay for My Scan? ACC Imaging in New Zealand
If you have been hurt in an accident, someone has probably already told you “don’t worry, ACC covers everything.” Then a friend mentions the bill they got, and you stop…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 23 No comments -
How much does a CT scan cost in NZ? Free routes and real prices
Short answer: Often nothing. A CT done at a public hospital usually has no charge, a CT your GP orders under the national community criteria is free if the request…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 19 No comments -
How much does an MRI cost in NZ? Funded routes and real prices
Short answer: Often nothing. An MRI done at a public hospital usually has no charge, and a scan your clinic bills to ACC under its imaging contract carries no fee…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 16 No comments -
Radiology Second Opinions in NZ: What to Do Next
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: Start with the doctor or healthcare practitioner who requested your scan. Explain the exact concern and ask whether you…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
Can you get a scan without a referral in NZ? The real rules
Short answer: No for a CT, MRI or ultrasound. You cannot self-refer, public or private, and even the most open private clinic we checked asks for a referral. Paying changes…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments
