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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 New Zealand?
Search “CT scan cost NZ” and you get a wall of numbers, most of them someone else’s. The honest answer is more useful than any of them: in New Zealand,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 19 No comments -
How Much Does an MRI Cost in New Zealand?
Search “MRI cost NZ” and you get a wall of numbers, most of them someone else’s. The honest answer is less tidy and a lot more useful: in New Zealand,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 16 No comments -
Bone Density Scans in NZ: Referral, Prep and Results
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: A DEXA scan is a low-dose X-ray test of bone density. Public DEXA needs a healthcare-provider referral. You can…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 25 No comments -
Your Child’s Brain MRI in NZ: A Parent’s Guide
Being told your child needs a brain MRI is unsettling. The good news is that the scan itself is one of the safest tests in medicine. The part that actually…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 25 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 -
Injury X-rays in New Zealand: What to Expect for a Broken Bone
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: An X-ray is usually the first test for a suspected broken bone, because it is good at showing problems…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
Ultrasound in Hawke’s Bay: Where to Go and How to Book
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: You need a healthcare-provider referral for an ultrasound in Hawke’s Bay; you cannot self-refer. Unity allows patients with a…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
How Imaging Referrals Work in New Zealand: Who Can Refer You
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: You almost always need a referral for a scan in New Zealand — for an X-ray, CT, ultrasound or…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments -
Pelvic MRI for Endometriosis in NZ: What It Can Show
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: Pelvic MRI is not the primary test for diagnosing endometriosis. Its clearest role is in secondary care, where it…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments
