X-Ray Cost in Greece
What you actually pay with an EOPYY referral, at public ESY hospitals, at private diagnostic centres and for home X-rays. Last reviewed October 2026.
Short answer: how much does an X-ray cost in Greece?
Greece has some of the lowest X-ray prices in Europe. Paying privately, a plain X-ray (ακτινογραφία) at a diagnostic centre costs roughly €8–15 per area (about $9–17) — chest X-rays are listed from €7.50 to €15 on price-comparison sites. With an EOPYY referral at a contracted private centre you pay 15% of the EOPYY price plus a fixed €3 imaging charge, usually under €5 for a plain X-ray, and at public ESY hospitals insured patients normally pay nothing. Private hospitals and home X-ray services cost more (home visits from about €120).
Quick Overview
Greek public healthcare is run through the National Health System (ESY) hospitals and health centres, with EOPYY acting as the single public health insurer for everyone insured through e-EFKA social security contributions. Diagnostic imaging is mostly delivered by a large network of private diagnostic centres contracted to EOPYY, which bill EOPYY at the state tariff (κρατικό τιμολόγιο) and collect a co-payment from the patient. Because plain-film X-ray tariffs are low, many centres also offer self-pay X-rays at €8–15 — often cheaper than the time it takes to get a referral. MRI and CT are more expensive and subject to EOPYY volume caps per machine.
🏥 Public ESY hospital
- Insured patients: no co-pay for referred exams in most cases
- Emergency department (ΤΕΠ) X-rays free at the point of use
- Uninsured residents covered under Law 4368/2016
- Longer waits for non-urgent outpatient imaging
📄 EOPYY-contracted centre
- Needs an e-referral (ηλεκτρονικό παραπεμπτικό)
- 15% of the EOPYY price, plus €3 per imaging referral
- Reduced or zero co-pay for some chronic conditions
- No top-up charges allowed on covered exams
💳 Private self-pay
- Per plain X-ray area at diagnostic centres
- Panoramic dental X-ray about €20–30
- Private hospitals (Hygeia, Metropolitan, etc.) charge more
- Home X-ray from about €120
X-Ray Prices in Greece by Exam: EOPYY vs Private
Private prices below come from centre-by-centre listings on doctoranytime.gr and diagnostic centre price lists checked in October 2026. The low end is typically Sakarellos, Central LAB or Iatrokosmos in Attica; the high end is the Euromedica network at €15 per X-ray. Where a specific exam was not listed, the range is marked approximate because Greek centres price most single-area plain films the same.
| Exam | Public / EOPYY referral | Private self-pay (EUR) | USD (≈) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray (ακτινογραφία θώρακος) | Free at ESY hospital; 15% + €3 at contracted centre | €7.50–15 | $9–17 |
| Hand / wrist X-ray | Free at ESY hospital; 15% + €3 at contracted centre | approx. €8–15 | $9–17 |
| Ankle / foot X-ray | Free at ESY hospital; 15% + €3 at contracted centre | approx. €8–15 | $9–17 |
| Knee X-ray (ακτινογραφία γόνατος) | Free at ESY hospital; 15% + €3 at contracted centre | €8–15 | $9–17 |
| Cervical spine X-ray | Free at ESY hospital; 15% + €3 at contracted centre | approx. €8–15 | $9–17 |
| Lumbar spine X-ray (οσφυϊκή μοίρα) | Free at ESY hospital; 15% + €3 at contracted centre | €8–15 | $9–17 |
| Pelvis / hip X-ray (λεκάνη) | Free at ESY hospital; 15% + €3 at contracted centre | €8–15 | $9–17 |
| Abdomen X-ray (ακτινογραφία κοιλίας) | Free at ESY hospital; 15% + €3 at contracted centre | €8–15 | $9–17 |
| Dental panoramic (OPG) | Mostly not covered for adults | €20–30 | $23–35 |
| Home X-ray, 2 views (Attica) | Not covered | €120 (+€20 per extra area) | $139+ |
| Ultrasound | 15% + €3 at contracted centre | from approx. €25 | from $29 |
| CT scan (e.g. brain) | 15% + €3 (subject to EOPYY caps) | €50–70 (contrast extra) | $58–81 |
| MRI scan (e.g. brain, knee) | 15% + €3 (subject to EOPYY caps) | €120–190 (contrast extra) | $139–220 |
Private ranges from doctoranytime.gr listings (chest €7.50–15; knee, lumbar spine, pelvis and abdomen €8–15; panoramic €20–30; brain CT €50–70; brain and knee MRI €120–190), the Eurodiagnostiki (Athens) price list (digital X-ray €10, panoramic €25, prostate ultrasound €25, CT €50 and MRI €160 excluding contrast) and Homexrays.gr (home X-ray €120). Hand, wrist, ankle and cervical-spine prices are approximate, based on the uniform per-area pricing above. Private hospital radiology departments generally charge more than stand-alone diagnostic centres. USD at approximately €1 = $1.16.
How EOPYY Pays for X-Rays
1. Get an e-referral
- A doctor contracted with EOPYY (personal/family doctor, specialist or hospital doctor) issues an electronic referral
- Referrals are issued through the national e-prescription system run by IDIKA
- You need your AMKA (social security number)
- The referral is valid for a limited period — ask the doctor
2. Choose where to go
- ESY public hospital or health centre: usually no co-pay, longer waits
- Contracted private centre: 15% of the EOPYY price + €3 per imaging referral (Law 5102/2024, from 1 May 2024)
- Reduced or zero co-pay for some groups, e.g. certain chronic diseases and high certified disability
3. Know the limits
- Contracted centres may not charge extra to top up the state tariff on covered exams
- CT, MRI and mammography are subject to EOPYY volume caps (πλαφόν) per machine
- Once a cap is reached, a centre may offer the exam only privately
- Contrast media may be charged separately
Where to Get an X-Ray in Greece
🏥 Public ESY Hospitals
- Evangelismos General Hospital — Athens
- Attikon University General Hospital — Athens (Chaidari)
- Laiko General Hospital — Athens
- AHEPA University Hospital — Thessaloniki
- University General Hospital of Patras
- University General Hospital of Heraklion — Crete
🔬 Private Diagnostic Centres
- Euromedica — network across Attica, Thessaloniki, Crete, Larissa (X-ray €15)
- Affidea Greece — Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete
- Bioiatriki — Athens and other cities
- Sakarellos Diagnostic Centres — northern Athens (X-ray €8)
- Eurodiagnostiki — Athens (digital X-ray €10)
- Iatrokosmos, Central LAB, Iasys — Athens
🏨 Private Hospitals
- Hygeia, Mitera and Metropolitan General — Athens (Hellenic Healthcare Group)
- Athens Medical Center (Iatriko Athinon) — Marousi and other sites
- Euroclinic — Athens
- Mediterraneo Hospital — Glyfada
- Interbalkan Medical Center — Thessaloniki
- 24-hour emergency departments; prices above diagnostic centres
Regional Differences and Private Insurance
🗺️ Athens vs Thessaloniki vs islands
- Athens has the most competition — cheapest self-pay X-rays (€7.50–10 at several centres)
- Thessaloniki and Heraklion centres list similar prices (around €10–15)
- Small islands may have only a health centre or one hospital — plan for transfer for complex imaging
- Tourist-area private clinics often charge well above diagnostic-centre prices — ask first
💳 Private health insurance
- Major insurers include Interamerican, Ethniki Asfalistiki, NN Hellas, Eurolife FFH, Generali and Allianz
- Many plans cover outpatient diagnostics through partner networks, often with a discount or fixed co-pay
- Plans commonly work alongside EOPYY — use your referral first to reduce the bill
- Check your policy for network centres and annual limits
🦷 Dental imaging
- Panoramic (OPG) about €20–30 at diagnostic centres
- Dental CBCT also offered by specialist dental radiology centres
- Adult dental care has very limited EOPYY cover — expect to self-pay
- Your dentist will usually tell you where to go
Guide by Patient Type
🇬🇷 Greek residents
- With an e-referral: free at an ESY hospital, or 15% + €3 at a contracted centre
- Without a referral: self-pay €8–15 for a plain X-ray is often quicker
- For MRI/CT, check that the centre is still within its EOPYY cap
- Bring your AMKA and ID
🇪🇺 EU / EEA / Swiss / UK visitors
- EHIC (or UK GHIC) gives access on the same terms as Greek insured patients
- Covers medically necessary care during your stay
- Use public hospitals or EOPYY-contracted providers; private clinics will bill you
- Planned treatment is not covered — self-pay
✈️ Non-EU visitors and expats
- Emergency care is always provided, but you may be billed
- Non-urgent X-ray: a private diagnostic centre (€8–15) is cheapest
- Expats working in Greece join EOPYY via e-EFKA contributions and get an AMKA
- Travel insurance recommended; keep receipts and reports
Practical Details
📋 What to bring
- Passport or Greek ID
- AMKA number, or EHIC/GHIC for visitors
- E-referral code (παραπεμπτικό), if using EOPYY
- Previous imaging on CD/USB
- Card or cash for co-pay or self-pay
⏰ Typical wait times
- Emergency: triaged on arrival at ΤΕΠ
- Plain X-ray at a private centre: often walk-in, same day
- Public outpatient imaging: days to weeks
- MRI/CT via EOPYY: may be delayed when monthly caps are reached
- Report: usually same day to 2 days
💡 How to save money
- Compare centres on doctoranytime.gr — prices vary 2× for the same X-ray
- Use an EOPYY referral for MRI/CT, where savings are largest
- Ask whether contrast is included in an MRI/CT quote
- Avoid tourist-area private clinics for non-urgent imaging
FAQ
How much does an X-ray cost in Greece?
Paying privately, a plain X-ray at a Greek diagnostic centre costs roughly €8–15 per area (about $9–17). Online price listings in 2026 show chest X-rays from €7.50 (Central LAB, Nikaia) to €15 (Euromedica branches), and knee, lumbar spine, pelvis and abdominal X-rays at €8–15. With an EOPYY referral at a contracted private centre you pay 15% of the EOPYY price plus a fixed €3 imaging charge, which for a plain X-ray is typically under €5.
How much is an X-ray with an EOPYY referral (παραπεμπτικό)?
At an EOPYY-contracted private diagnostic centre or lab, most insured patients pay a 15% co-payment on the EOPYY reimbursement price, plus an additional €3 per imaging referral introduced by Law 5102/2024 from 1 May 2024. Some groups pay a reduced rate or nothing, for example certain chronic conditions and people with high certified disability. The centre may not charge you anything else to top up the state tariff for a covered exam.
Do I need a referral for an X-ray in Greece?
Only if you want EOPYY to pay. An e-referral (ηλεκτρονικό παραπεμπτικό) from a doctor contracted with EOPYY, issued through the national e-prescription system, is needed for the 15% co-pay. Private diagnostic centres will usually perform a plain X-ray on a self-pay basis at the price on their list; ask the centre in advance, since practice varies.
Are X-rays free at Greek public hospitals?
For insured patients, X-rays done in ESY public hospitals and health centres usually carry no co-payment, and emergency department (ΤΕΠ) care is free at the point of use. Uninsured people living in Greece also have access to public hospitals under Law 4368/2016. The trade-off is waiting time for non-urgent outpatient imaging; many people therefore use contracted private centres with their EOPYY referral.
How much does an MRI or CT scan cost in Greece?
Self-pay prices listed by private diagnostic centres in 2026 are approximately €50–70 for a CT scan of the brain and €120–190 for an MRI of the brain or knee, with contrast charged extra. Eurodiagnostiki in Athens, for example, lists CT at €50 and MRI at €160, excluding contrast. With an EOPYY referral you pay 15% of the EOPYY price plus €3, but contracted centres can hit EOPYY's volume caps, after which they may offer the scan only privately.
How much is a dental panoramic (OPG) X-ray in Greece?
A panoramic dental X-ray (πανοραμική ακτινογραφία) costs about €20–30 at private diagnostic centres: Iatrokosmos Athens, MD Medical Thessaloniki and Diagnosis Lagkadas list €20, TOMH dental radiology in Kifisia €30, and Eurodiagnostiki €25. Dental imaging is mostly paid out of pocket because adult dental care has very limited EOPYY cover.
Can tourists get an X-ray in Greece, and what does it cost?
Yes. EU/EEA and Swiss visitors with an EHIC, and UK visitors with a GHIC, can use public hospitals and EOPYY-contracted services on the same terms as Greek insured patients for medically necessary care. Non-EU visitors are treated in emergencies and are billed; for a non-urgent X-ray the simplest route is a private diagnostic centre at roughly €8–15 per area, or a private hospital, which charges more. Travel insurance is strongly recommended, especially on the islands.
Can I get an X-ray at home in Athens?
Yes. Mobile X-ray services serve bedbound patients in Attica. Homexrays.gr, for example, lists a home visit with a two-view digital X-ray at €120, plus €20 for each additional area, +€30 at night (23:00–06:00) and +€20 at weekends and holidays. These services are mostly self-pay.
Why did a diagnostic centre ask me to pay extra on top of the EOPYY co-pay?
For exams covered by EOPYY, contracted providers are not allowed to charge an extra fee to complete or replace the state tariff; the Ministry of Health has said this can lead to contract termination. Two legitimate extras exist: the fixed €3 imaging charge per referral, and contrast media where not covered. Separately, once a centre reaches EOPYY's monthly volume cap for CT, MRI or mammography, it may offer the exam only as a private (self-pay) service. You can report improper charges to EOPYY.
What do people search for when looking for X-ray prices in Greece?
Greek searches typically use 'ακτινογραφία τιμή' (X-ray price), 'ακτινογραφία θώρακος τιμή' (chest X-ray price), 'ακτινογραφία με παραπεμπτικό ΕΟΠΥΥ' (X-ray with EOPYY referral) and 'ακτινογραφία κατ' οίκον' (home X-ray). Price-comparison platforms such as doctoranytime.gr list centre-by-centre prices for each exam, which is the quickest way to compare in your area.
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Sources
- doctoranytime.gr — centre-by-centre self-pay price listings for chest, knee, lumbar spine, pelvis and abdominal X-rays, panoramic X-ray, brain CT and brain/knee MRI (checked October 2026)
- Eurodiagnostiki (Athens) — special pricing list (digital X-ray, panoramic, ultrasound, CT, MRI)
- Homexrays.gr — home digital X-ray pricing (Attica)
- Hellenic Parliament — Ministry of Health replies on EOPYY co-payments and the €1/€3 per-referral charge under Article 25 of Law 5102/2024 (2025–2026)
- EOPYY — Unified Regulation of Health Benefits (ΕΚΠΥ) and announcements to contracted diagnostic providers
- CNN Greece — EOPYY co-payment rules for diagnostic tests (reduced and zero co-pay groups)
- Nextdeal.gr and EfSyn — reporting on EOPYY volume caps for CT, MRI and mammography
- Law 4368/2016 — access of uninsured persons to the public health system
Last reviewed: October 2026. Prices change and listed prices may exclude contrast or reports — confirm with the centre before booking.