X-Ray Cost in Slovenia
What you actually pay under ZZZS and at private clinics. Last reviewed April 2026.
Quick Overview
Slovenia operates a compulsory health insurance system run by ZZZS (Zavod za zdravstveno zavarovanje Slovenije). Employees contribute 6.36% of gross salary and employers 6.56% — a combined 12.92%. Since January 2024, what used to be "complementary insurance" has been replaced by a flat monthly health contribution of roughly €35, which covers most out-of-pocket co-payments. Diagnostic X-rays are free at the point of care for ZZZS-insured patients with a referral. Private self-pay X-rays are inexpensive by Western European standards — €15 for a bare image, €25–30 with a written report.
🏥 ZZZS (Public)
- *With ZZZS + mandatory health contribution + referral
- Funded by 12.92% payroll contribution
- Monthly mandatory contribution ≈ €35
- Wait times: days to several weeks
🏥 Private — image only
- Single projection, image only
- Same-day appointments common
- No referral required
- Good option for follow-up views
🏥 Private — with report
- €25–30: single projection with radiologist's report
- €30: two projections, image only
- €40: two projections with report
- Reports typically ready within 1–2 days
Private Clinic X-Ray Prices
The table reflects self-pay prices at Slovenian private clinics and multi-specialty centers as of April 2026. Slovenia quotes prices either as "image only" or "image with report" — always check which you're booking.
| X-Ray Service | Price (EUR) | ZZZS Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Chest (single projection, image only) | €15 | Free with referral |
| Chest (single projection + written report) | €25 | Free with referral |
| Chest (two projections, image only) | €30 | Free with referral |
| Chest (two projections + written report) | €40 | Free with referral |
| Specialized single X-ray (limb, joint) | €15 | Free with referral |
| Comparative report (re-read of prior imaging) | €25 | Usually free with referral |
| Dental — intraoral single tooth | €10 | Limited |
| Dental — bitewing | €10 | Limited |
| Dental — panoramic (Ortopan) | €25–28 | Covered as part of eligible dental care |
| Dental — cephalometric | €29 | Limited |
| CBCT dental (single segment / jaw) | €40–80 | Limited |
Sample sources: Doktor 24 (Ljubljana) and Vaše Zdravje (Maribor) published price lists. Dental X-ray pricing drawn from Zobni rentgen (Ljubljana).
How ZZZS Coverage Works
Who is covered
- Slovenian citizens and registered residents
- Employees (contributions withheld automatically)
- Self-employed paying ZZZS contributions
- Pensioners, children, students, dependents
- EU/EEA/Swiss visitors with valid EHIC
What it costs (2026)
- Employees: 6.36% of gross salary
- Employers: 6.56% additional
- Combined: 12.92% payroll
- Mandatory health contribution: ≈ €35/month (replaced old supplementary insurance)
- Self-employed: full contribution on declared income
How to get an X-ray
- Register with a family doctor (izbrani zdravnik) at a health center (zdravstveni dom)
- Get a referral (napotnica) with appropriate priority level
- Book at a ZZZS-contracted radiology provider — public or concession private
- Bring your health insurance card (kartica zdravstvenega zavarovanja)
- Skipping public route? Pay private: €15 image only, €25–30 with report
Where to Get an X-Ray
🏥 Public / University Hospitals
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UKC Ljubljana)
- University Medical Centre Maribor (UKC Maribor)
- General Hospital Celje
- General Hospital Koper
- Network of 60+ local zdravstveni dom
🏥 Private / Concession Providers
- Doktor 24 — Ljubljana
- Medicor — Ljubljana, Portorož
- Vaše Zdravje — Maribor
- MCL Medicinski Center Ljubljana
- Diagnostični Center Bled
- Fontana (MTC) — Rogaška Slatina
💡 Practical tips
- Private price lists are published as Cenik on clinic websites
- Many private clinics hold ZZZS concessions — X-ray may still be free with a referral
- English-speaking staff common in Ljubljana and Maribor
- Digital imaging delivered on CD or via patient portal
Guide by Patient Type
🇸🇮 Slovenian residents
- Keep ZZZS contributions current and the €35 monthly mandatory contribution paid
- With a referral: X-ray is free at contracted public or private providers
- Faster access: pay private self-pay — €15 image only, €25 with report
- Check whether your provider holds a ZZZS concession before booking
🇪🇺 EU / EEA / Swiss visitors
- EHIC entitles you to medically necessary care as if insured in Slovenia
- Present EHIC and passport at the facility
- Planned medical tourism is not EHIC-covered — self-pay at Slovenian rates
- S1 form holders treated like Slovenian insured
✈️ Non-EU visitors
- Emergency care is always provided regardless of insurance
- Non-emergency: self-pay at a private clinic, €15–40 per X-ray
- Travel health insurance recommended for hospital care
- Over 3 months' stay: registered health coverage required
Practical Details
📋 What to bring
- Passport or Slovenian ID
- Health insurance card (KZZ) or EHIC
- Referral (napotnica) for ZZZS-covered imaging
- Prior imaging on CD/USB, if available
- Cash or card for private clinics
⏰ Typical wait times
- Emergency: immediate
- ZZZS non-urgent: days to several weeks
- Private self-pay: same day to 2 days
- Results: same day (images); 1–2 days (report)
💡 How to save money
- If insured, check your referral's priority level — "fast" rank gets seen sooner
- Compare private Cenik pages — many clinics publish online
- Need only the image (not the report)? Pay €15, not €25
- Dental X-rays are usually cheapest at the dental office itself
FAQ
Are X-rays really free under ZZZS?
For insured patients with a referral, yes. The imaging and radiologist's report are covered. You still pay the ≈ €35 monthly mandatory health contribution (a national flat amount, not a per-visit co-pay).
What do private X-rays cost in Slovenia?
€15 for a single projection (image only), €25–30 with a written radiologist's report, €30 for two projections image-only, and €40 for two projections with report. Dental X-rays run €10 for a single tooth, €25–28 for a panoramic.
What is the difference between "image only" and "with report"?
"Image only" gives you the X-ray file on CD or USB without an interpretation. "With report" includes a formal written assessment by a radiologist. For medical decisions, you usually want the report.
How long does the X-ray wait take?
Emergencies are imaged immediately. Routine ZZZS imaging wait times range from a few days to several weeks depending on the priority rank marked on your referral (hitro vs redno). Private self-pay is usually same-day.
Can I use my EHIC in Slovenia?
Yes, for medically necessary care. Show the EHIC and your passport at any public facility or concession provider. Slovenia is in the euro zone, so there are no currency conversions to worry about.
Can I get a second opinion on a prior X-ray?
Yes — most Slovenian clinics offer a comparative report or re-read of prior imaging for around €25. Bring your prior imaging on CD or USB.
Compare X-Ray Costs Across Countries
Sources
- Doktor 24 (Ljubljana) — published Cenik rentgen pljuč
- Vaše Zdravje (Maribor) — self-pay price list
- Zobni rentgen (Ljubljana) — dental X-ray price list
- ZZZS (Zavod za zdravstveno zavarovanje Slovenije) — coverage and contribution rules
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Slovenia 2026 payroll rates
Last reviewed: April 2026. Prices and contribution rates change — always confirm with the provider before booking.