X-Ray Cost in Serbia
What you actually pay with an RFZO referral (uput) and at private clinics in Belgrade, Novi Sad and Niš. Last reviewed October 2026.
Short answer: how much does an X-ray cost in Serbia?
If you are insured with RFZO and have a referral (uput) from your chosen doctor, an X-ray at your Dom zdravlja or a public hospital is covered by health insurance. Paying privately, a single X-ray image (rendgen) in Belgrade costs about 4,200–5,300 RSD (roughly $40–50 / €36–45): Euromedik lists 4,200 RSD, Acibadem Bel Medic 4,730–5,280 RSD and Ars Medica 5,000 RSD. Bilateral studies cost around 7,000 RSD and a full-spine X-ray 12,000–18,000 RSD.
Quick Overview
Serbia's compulsory health insurance is run by the Republic Health Insurance Fund (RFZO, Republički fond za zdravstveno osiguranje), funded by a 10.3% contribution on salary (5.15% employee, 5.15% employer). Insured people register with a chosen doctor (izabrani lekar) at their local Dom zdravlja, who issues the referral for X-ray, ultrasound and further specialist tests. Plain X-rays are usually available within days; CT and MRI go through public waiting lists. Because private prices are published and moderate, many people pay a private polyclinic for speed. Private plain X-rays in Belgrade cluster between 4,200 and 5,300 RSD per image.
🏥 RFZO with uput
- Referral from your izabrani lekar or specialist
- Dom zdravlja radiology or public hospital
- Bring your electronic health insurance card
- Participacija may apply to some services; many groups exempt
🏥 Private polyclinic
- Per X-ray image (≈ $40–50)
- No referral needed; walk-in or same day
- Additional images from about 2,370 RSD
- Published cenovnik at most clinics
🦴 Larger studies
- Two views / special projections: 6,000 RSD
- Both knees, hands or feet: 7,000 RSD
- Whole spine: 12,000 RSD; stitched full spine 18,000 RSD
- Example prices from Ars Medica, Belgrade
X-Ray Prices in Serbia by Exam: RFZO vs Private
Serbian private clinics price plain X-rays per image or per body region. The range below runs from Euromedik's flat 4,200 RSD to Acibadem Bel Medic's 5,280 RSD first-image price; Ars Medica sits in between at 5,000 RSD. Two-region or bilateral studies cost more.
| Exam | RFZO (with uput) | Private self-pay (RSD) | USD (≈) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray (rendgen pluća) | Covered | 4,200–5,280 | $40–50 |
| Hand / wrist X-ray | Covered | 4,200–5,000 (both hands 7,000) | $40–67 |
| Ankle / foot X-ray | Covered | 4,200–5,000 (both 7,000) | $40–67 |
| Knee X-ray | Covered | 4,200–5,000 (both knees 7,000) | $40–67 |
| Cervical spine X-ray | Covered | 4,200–5,000 (with functional views 7,000) | $40–67 |
| Lumbar spine X-ray | Covered | 4,200–5,000 (with functional views 7,000) | $40–67 |
| Whole spine | Covered | 12,000–18,000 | $115–172 |
| Pelvis / hip X-ray | Covered | 4,200–5,000 (hips + Judet 6,000) | $40–57 |
| Abdomen X-ray | Covered | 4,200–5,000 | $40–48 |
| Dental panoramic (ortopan) | Dental care rules apply; mostly private | varies — ask dental imaging centres | — |
| Ultrasound (abdomen) | Covered with uput | 4,500–10,000 | $43–95 |
| CT (MSCT), one region | Covered; waiting list | 9,500–14,600 native; approx. 12,500–17,000 with contrast | $91–162 |
| MRI (1.5T), one region | Covered; waiting list | 14,000–18,310 (+ contrast 6,000–7,700) | $134–175+ |
Private prices from published price lists (cenovnik) of Euromedik (X-ray 4,200 RSD; abdominal ultrasound 4,500 RSD; CT without contrast 9,500 RSD plus 3,000 RSD contrast; MRI head or spine 14,000 RSD), Acibadem Bel Medic (first X-ray image 5,280 RSD, joints 4,730 RSD, additional image 2,370 RSD; ultrasound 8,000 RSD; CT 14,600 / 17,000 RSD; MRI head 18,310 RSD) and Ars Medica (X-ray 5,000 RSD; ultrasound 10,000 RSD; MSCT 14,000 / 17,000 RSD; MRI 18,000 RSD), all Belgrade. The lists carry no effective date. USD at the National Bank of Serbia middle rate of 12 October 2026 (104.72 RSD = $1; 117.37 RSD = €1).
How RFZO Coverage for X-Rays Works
1. Chosen doctor and uput
- Register with an izabrani lekar at your municipal Dom zdravlja
- The doctor issues an uput for X-ray or ultrasound
- Specialists refer for CT and MRI
- Bring the electronic health insurance card, which replaced the old paper zdravstvena knjižica
2. Where the exam is done
- Plain X-ray: Dom zdravlja radiology, often within days
- Hospital outpatient radiology for specialist referrals
- CT and MRI: public hospitals via waiting lists (liste čekanja)
- Emergency: hospital emergency departments, e.g. the Emergency Centre of UKCS in Belgrade
3. Who pays what
- Employees: 5.15% of gross salary; employers another 5.15%
- Contribution cap: five times the average monthly salary
- Participacija: small co-payment on some services; children, pregnant women and other groups exempt
- Uninsured: pay the provider's price list
Where to Get an X-Ray in Serbia
🏥 Public Hospitals
- University Clinical Centre of Serbia (UKCS) — Belgrade
- University Clinical Centre of Vojvodina — Novi Sad
- University Clinical Centre Niš
- University Clinical Centre Kragujevac
- Dom zdravlja health centres in every municipality
🏥 Private Clinics
- Euromedik — Belgrade (X-ray 4,200 RSD)
- Acibadem Bel Medic — Belgrade, open at night (X-ray 4,730–5,280 RSD)
- Ars Medica — Belgrade (X-ray 5,000 RSD)
- MediGroup — Belgrade and other cities
- Konzilijum — Belgrade
💡 Regional differences
- Published prices above are Belgrade prices
- Clinics in Novi Sad, Niš and smaller towns are often cheaper — ask for the cenovnik
- Night and weekend X-rays can cost more
- Images on CD or online; ask whether the report is included
Guide by Patient Type
🇷🇸 RFZO-insured residents
- Start with your izabrani lekar — the X-ray is then covered
- Keep contributions current so your card stays verified
- For CT/MRI, ask to be put on the waiting list
- Pay privately (from 4,200 RSD) only if you need speed
🌐 Visitors with a bilateral agreement
- The EHIC is not valid in Serbia (not an EU member)
- Serbia has social-security agreements with several countries
- Bring your home insurer's certificate form before travel
- Coverage usually limited to necessary/urgent care
✈️ Other visitors and expats
- Expect to pay private prices: 4,200–5,300 RSD per image
- Travel insurance recommended for emergencies
- Employed foreigners are insured through RFZO
- Keep invoices and reports for reimbursement
Practical Details
📋 What to bring
- Serbian ID card or passport
- Electronic health insurance card
- Referral (uput) for an RFZO-covered exam
- Prior imaging on CD/USB
⏰ Typical wait times
- Emergency: triaged on arrival
- RFZO plain X-ray: days
- RFZO CT / MRI: weeks to months via waiting list
- Private: same day; report same or next day
💡 How to save money
- Use your uput — RFZO covers the exam
- Compare cenovnik pages: private prices differ by about 25%
- Avoid night rates for non-urgent X-rays
- Ask whether one view is enough before adding images
FAQ
How much does an X-ray cost in Serbia?
With a referral (uput) from your chosen doctor (izabrani lekar), an X-ray at a Dom zdravlja or public hospital is covered by RFZO health insurance. Paying privately in Belgrade, one X-ray image costs about 4,200–5,300 RSD (roughly $40–50 / €36–45): Euromedik lists 4,200 RSD, Acibadem Bel Medic 4,730–5,280 RSD and Ars Medica 5,000 RSD.
How much is a chest X-ray (snimanje pluća) in Serbia?
A private chest X-ray (rendgen pluća) costs about 4,200–5,280 RSD in Belgrade: 4,200 RSD at Euromedik, 5,000 RSD at Ars Medica and 5,280 RSD at Acibadem Bel Medic. With an RFZO uput it is covered at your Dom zdravlja radiology service.
Can I get an X-ray without a referral (bez uputa)?
Not through RFZO — insured patients need an uput from their izabrani lekar or a specialist. Private clinics accept self-paying patients without a referral, usually the same day, although the radiologist still checks that the exam is justified.
Do I pay anything for an X-ray with an RFZO uput?
Covered diagnostics are paid by RFZO. A small fixed co-payment (participacija) applies to some outpatient services, while children, pregnant women and several other groups are exempt. Check the current participacija rules with your Dom zdravlja or RFZO, as amounts are set by regulation.
How much do CT, MRI and ultrasound cost privately in Serbia?
Published Belgrade prices: ultrasound 4,500 RSD at Euromedik and 8,000–10,000 RSD at Acibadem Bel Medic and Ars Medica; CT (MSCT) of one region without contrast 9,500–14,600 RSD (about 14,000–17,000 RSD with contrast); 1.5T MRI of one region 14,000–18,310 RSD, plus contrast if needed.
How long is the wait for CT or MRI on RFZO?
Plain X-rays with an uput are usually done within days. CT and MRI scans paid by RFZO are scheduled through waiting lists (liste čekanja) at public hospitals and can take weeks to months for non-urgent cases, which is why many patients pay for a private scan.
Is there a night or emergency surcharge for private X-rays?
Yes at some clinics. Acibadem Bel Medic charges 5,280 RSD for the first X-ray image between 07:00 and 22:00 and 6,250 RSD at night (22:00–07:00); each additional image costs 2,370 RSD by day and 3,750 RSD at night. Public emergency centres treat insured patients under RFZO.
Can foreigners and tourists use RFZO for X-rays?
Serbia is not in the EU, so the EHIC is not valid. Citizens of countries with a bilateral social-security agreement with Serbia (several EU states among them) can get necessary care if they bring the certificate form from their home insurer. Other tourists pay private or public self-pay prices, so travel insurance is strongly recommended. Foreigners employed in Serbia are insured through RFZO.
Do Serbian clinics publish prices (cenovnik)?
Yes. Most private polyclinics publish a cenovnik on their website — Euromedik, Acibadem Bel Medic and Ars Medica all list X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI prices — so you can compare before booking. Prices are in dinars and usually per image or per region.
How long does the radiology report take?
Private clinics usually hand over the images on CD or via a portal the same day, with a written radiologist's report the same or next working day. Public-sector reports can take longer for non-urgent exams.
Compare X-Ray Costs Across Countries
Sources
- Euromedik (euromedic.rs) — cenovnik: X-ray, ultrasound, MSCT and MRI prices
- Acibadem Bel Medic (acibadembelmedic.rs) — cenovnik: X-ray day and night rates, ultrasound, MDCT, MRI
- Ars Medica (arsmedica.rs) — price list: X-ray, ultrasound, MSCT, MRI
- Republic Health Insurance Fund (RFZO) — rights of insured persons, referrals, participacija and waiting lists
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Serbia social security contribution rates
- National Bank of Serbia — official middle exchange rate, 12 October 2026
Last reviewed: October 2026. Private price lists carry no effective date and change — confirm with the clinic before booking.