MRI scan: NHS wait vs private cost
Magnetic resonance imaging — non-radiation diagnostic scan for soft tissue. The current NHS median wait is approximately varying by trust. Private treatment typically costs £350–£850.
NHS median wait (England)
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Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
Long-tail wait (92nd percentile)
N/A
— patients waiting
Private cost (typical)
£495
Range £350–£850
NHS wait by city — fastest first
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