Your medical referrer will decide whether your x-ray will be performed under ACC, Community Referred Radiology or privately. There is no fee for Community Referred Radiology, a patient surcharge for ACC and full charge for any private exams.
Charges at our clinic are very similar to clinics in Christchurch – often slightly cheaper – and with reduced travel costs. We ask that fees are fully paid at the time of your visit but may make exceptions for special circumstances.
NCX has significantly reduced fees for ACC exams for all valid Community Service Card (CSC) holders and children under the age of 14 years.
The following fees will apply provided full payment for examination is made at the time of the visit:
- All ACC exams for valid Community Service Card (CSC) holders $35
- All ACC exams for children under the age of 14 years $30
Patients must inform the NCX receptionist if these reduced fees may apply and provide full payment during the visit.
Upper Limb and Shoulder
Examination |
Patient Pays |
ACC Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|
| Scapula | $142.00 | $55.00 |
| Shoulder | $142.00 | $55.00 |
| Humerus | $121.00 | $55.00 |
| Elbow Joint | $121.00 | $55.00 |
| Forearm | $121.00 | $55.00 |
|
Hand or Wrist Joint |
$121.00 | $55.00 |
| Both Hands | $149.00 | $85.00 |
Lower Limbs and Pelvis
Examination |
Patient Pays |
ACC Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvis | $135.00 | $55.00 |
| Pelvis + Hip Joint | $154.00 | $55.00 |
| Both Hip Joints, AP and Lateral | $198.00 | $85.00 |
| Knee Joint | $149.00 | $55.00 |
| Weight Bearing Knees (both) | $295.00 | $85.00 |
| Tibia and Fibula | $121.00 | $55.00 |
| Ankle Joint | $139.00 | $55.00 |
| Foot | $139.00 | $55.00 |
| Both Feet | $149.00 | $85.00 |
Spinal Column
Examination |
Patient Pays |
ACC Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Spine | $150.00 | $60.00 |
| Thoracic Spine | $150.00 | $60.00 |
| Lumbo-sacral Spine | $150.00 | $60.00 |
Respiritory System
Examination |
Patient Pays |
ACC Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|
| Nasal Sinuses | $136.00 | $55.00 |
| Chest (PA projection)- Immigration | $165.00 | |
| Chest (PA and Lateral) | $138.00 | $55.00 |
Alimentary System
Examination |
Patient Pays |
ACC Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|
| Abdomen (single view) | $121.00 | $55.00 |
| Abdomen (two views) | $154.00 | $90.00 |
| Thoracic Inlet | $121.00 | $55.00 |
Head Facial Region
Examination |
Patient Pays |
ACC Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Bones | $139.00 | $55.00 |
| Mandibles | $139.00 | $55.00 |
Notes:
- *The ACC surcharge is the amount payable by patients who qualify for ACC and provide a valid ACC number and is additional to the amount ACC pay towards the examination.
- ACC surchage for any 2 regions - $85.00
- ACC surcharge for any 3 regions - $140.00
- NCX is the only x-ray service provider in Canterbury to offer greatly reduced ACC surcharge fees to Community Services Card Holders (only $35) and children under 14 years (only $30)
- Clarification on any service or pricing can be provided by contacting North Canterbury X-ray on (03)-313-2369 / 021-041-5867
- North Canterbury X-ray provides a convenient and friendly local service. Our staff will make every endeavor to provide a patient a same-day service.
- Every effort is made to ensure that the report of the X-rays (reported by a Radiologist) is made available to the referring GP as soon as possible and at least by the following working day. North Canterbury GPs have electronic access to the Horizon on-line PACS system via Intelviewer to access patients images and reports.
