Private imaging
Imaging means X-ray, ultrasound and MRI examinations. At a private clinic you can often get imaged quickly, but most examinations need a doctor's referral, and you go through the results with a doctor.
Appointments and prices updated 16/10/2026. Texts checked 16/10/2026.
Examinations
| Examinations | Cheapest | |
|---|---|---|
| Knee MRI | from €399.00 (Mehiläinen) | Compare price lists |
| Lumbar spine MRI | from €399.00 (Mehiläinen) | Compare price lists |
| Head MRI | from €399.00 (Mehiläinen) | Compare price lists |
| Chest X-ray | from €174.00 (Mehiläinen) | Compare price lists |
| Knee X-ray | from €186.50 (Mehiläinen) | Compare price lists |
| Thyroid ultrasound | €337.50 (Mehiläinen) | Compare price lists |
| Heart ultrasound (echocardiography) | from €248.90 (Mehiläinen) | Compare price lists |
Imaging
An X-ray shows bones and lungs and takes a few minutes. Ultrasound shows soft tissues without radiation. MRI shows ligaments, discs and the brain in the most detail, also without X-rays.
Prices vary a lot between providers, especially for MRI. Each examination below has its own guide on preparation and a price comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral for imaging?
Usually for an X-ray. For MRI and ultrasound some providers accept self-paying patients without a referral. Check the provider's page.
Does Kela reimburse private imaging?
Only in certain cases when a doctor ordered the examination. Examinations without a referral are not reimbursed.