X-Ray Cost Denmark 2024
Complete guide to X-ray pricing and healthcare in Denmark
Denmark X-Ray Costs Overview
🏥 Public Healthcare
- Health insurance group 1 with referral
- All 5 regions covered
- Hospital radiology departments
- No waiting fees
🏥 Private Clinics
- No referral needed
- Faster appointments
- Self-pay or private insurance
- Same-day results
🩺 Group 2 Insurance
- Depends on chosen doctor
- May require co-payment
- Free if referred by group 1 doctor
- Check coverage first
Danish Healthcare System
Health Insurance Groups
Group 1 (Gruppe 1)
- Assigned to a specific GP
- Free healthcare with referrals
- Must get referral from assigned GP
- Most common choice for residents
Group 2 (Gruppe 2)
- Can choose any doctor
- May pay upfront and claim reimbursement
- More flexibility, potentially higher costs
- Good for frequent travelers
Regional Coverage
- Region Hovedstaden: Copenhagen area
- Region Sjælland: Zealand
- Region Syddanmark: Southern Denmark
- Region Midtjylland: Central Jutland
- Region Nordjylland: North Jutland
All regions provide free X-rays with proper referral and group 1 insurance.
Detailed X-Ray Pricing
Private Clinic Prices (DKK)
| X-Ray Type | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chest X-Ray | 750-950 DKK | Most common type |
| Bone/Joint X-Ray | 800-1,000 DKK | Hand, foot, knee, etc. |
| Dental X-Ray | 200-400 DKK | At dental clinics |
| Abdominal X-Ray | 900-1,200 DKK | May require preparation |
| Multiple Views | 1,000-1,500 DKK | Complex examinations |
Major Healthcare Providers
🏥 Public Hospitals
- Rigshospitalet: National hospital, Copenhagen
- Herlev Hospital: Major hospital, Capital Region
- Odense University Hospital: Southern Denmark
- Aarhus University Hospital: Central Jutland
- Aalborg University Hospital: North Jutland
🏥 Private Clinics
- Røntgenklinikken Nørrevold: Copenhagen
- Amager Røntgen: Amager area
- Private Hospital Hamlet: Multiple locations
- Aleris-Hamlet: Nationwide private healthcare
- Capio: Private healthcare group
Patient Guide by Category
🇩🇰 Danish Residents
- Register for yellow health card (sundhedskort)
- Choose group 1 for free care with referrals
- Get GP referral for X-rays
- Book through sundhed.dk or call hospital
- Bring yellow card and CPR number
🇪🇺 EU Citizens
- Bring European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
- Same treatment as Danish residents
- Free emergency X-rays
- Register for longer stays
- Get CPR number if staying >3 months
✈️ International Visitors
- Consider travel health insurance
- Private clinics for non-emergency care
- Emergency rooms for urgent needs
- Expect to pay upfront at private clinics
- Keep receipts for insurance claims
Important Information
📋 What to Bring
- Yellow health card (sundhedskort)
- Photo ID (passport/driver's license)
- Doctor's referral (if applicable)
- Previous X-ray results
- Insurance documentation
- Payment method for private clinics
⏰ Typical Wait Times
- Emergency X-rays: Immediate
- Urgent referrals: 1-3 days
- Routine public: 1-3 weeks
- Private clinics: Same day to 1 week
- Results: 1-3 days typically
💡 Money-Saving Tips
- Always get GP referral first if possible
- Choose group 1 insurance for routine care
- Compare private clinic prices
- Check if employer insurance covers private care
- Ask about package deals for multiple images
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral for X-rays in Denmark?
For free X-rays through public healthcare, you need a referral from your GP if you have group 1 insurance. Private clinics don't require referrals but charge fees.
How long do X-ray results take in Denmark?
Results typically take 1-3 days. Emergency results are available immediately. You can access results through sundhed.dk or receive them from your doctor.
Can tourists get X-rays in Denmark?
Yes, emergency X-rays are available at hospital emergency departments. For non-emergency imaging, private clinics are the best option for tourists.
What's the difference between group 1 and group 2 insurance?
Group 1 requires you to have an assigned GP and get referrals for free specialist care. Group 2 allows you to choose any doctor but may involve upfront payments and reimbursements.
Are dental X-rays covered by Danish healthcare?
Dental X-rays are covered for children and some adult emergency treatments. Routine dental X-rays typically require payment at private dental clinics.
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