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MRI scan both knees

Shandon · 2014-08-19 23:17:32

I need to get an MRI scan after suspected cartilage damage in my knee. I don't have health insurance so will need to pay the 195 euro to get it done privately. I have long suspected I may have a bit of damage to the other knee that is injured now. Is it possible to get both knees scanned at once? Or would I have to pay on…

19-08-2014 11:17pm

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Shandon

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I need to get an MRI scan after suspected cartilage damage in my knee. I don't have health insurance so will need to pay the 195 euro to get it done privately.
I have long suspected I may have a bit of damage to the other knee that is injured now. Is it possible to get both knees scanned at once? Or would I have to pay on the double for this?

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#2 20-08-2014 10:05am

RobFowl

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The clinics charge a fee for each scan they do so 2 knee will result in 2 charges.
Also you do need a referral from your doctor to get the other knee dome as well.

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