Scan Costs
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Topic: Scan Costs
Posted By: angel4
Subject: Scan Costs
Date Posted: 30 May 2009 at 6:12pm
| in Christchurch we pay $50 for every ultra sound scan we have. Im just curious as to how much other people pay around the country. |
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Posted By: littlestar
Date Posted: 30 May 2009 at 7:01pm
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I've paid $30 for each scan but if I was prepared to go to a different scan place it would be free. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 30 May 2009 at 7:15pm
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I paid $50 at the one place (had two there)
Then $25 at another place and I got a free dvd and some photos with it. Then I paid $50 at another place without referral and that was for a 4D scan with a DVD and some photos. The free place just never ever got back to me. That after leaving a few messages and it was an urgent scan that needed to be done. Same with the second time so aint going to waste time. Rather just pay with money instead of stress or high BP ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 30 May 2009 at 7:18pm
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Scans are free in South Canterbury. I have had 4 so far with the Obstertrician and I think there are 2 more on the schedule. I think that we are lucky to see a OB regulary. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 30 May 2009 at 7:21pm
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I've paid $25 for every scan I've had done.
I had one in 2004, and two in 2007, so the price hadn't changed in that time. I was given a sheet of films with the 2004 one and a disc with photos with both the 2007 ones. DH was also given a photo print-out at the 12 week scan with Hannah 
Worth every penny! ------------- 
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 30 May 2009 at 7:56pm
Gosh they are all so cheap
We don't pay anything before 12 weeks at the place we use, but after that the scans are $95. If I wanted 4D I would have to pay more on top of that - hence no 4D pictures yet  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Tigerish
Date Posted: 30 May 2009 at 11:18pm
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NT scan was $40 but all other scans were free. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 8:40am
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In Palmy my scan at 6 weeks was free, but my nuchal scan will be $50. Not sure about the anatomy scan yet. I didn't get photos or anything at 6 weeks, but for $50 I better get one at 12 weeks! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fallen
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 9:06am
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At medex Tauranga the first scan is free. Then every other scan is $30 up to 5 scans. After that its free again.
I got cd discs with every scan and a picture with the 12 week one. ------------- |
Posted By: Leahsmummy
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 11:38am
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My scans in Palmy were $40 I had NT & Anatomy that I had to pay for and I had 3 or 4 more that were free because they couldn't get everything at the scans. -------------   
Angel Baby Dec 09, We will love you forever. |
Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 11:49am
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Auckland radiology are $35 with a referral not sure howmuch without one ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: hannibal
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 12:01pm
| I paid $25 or $30 for the first 3 and as I had minimal movement with bubs I had about another 4 - and they were free. |
Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 12:18pm
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Leahsmummy, yeah, scans have gone up $10 in the last month or so. My midwife said it would be $40 when she gave me the referral at 6 weeks, but when I booked it the lady said they are now $50. Bit stink, but oh well.
Apparently you can get them done at the hospital for free, without a photo, but last time I had a scan done at the hospital (not maternity related, but the same people) I ended up waiting for 90 minutes beyond my appointment time and it was torture on my poor bladder! So I'd rather pay the $50 to get the photo and to not have to wait for hours (emergencies get bumped in front at the hospital- fair enough, but can make for a long wait!). I've got the first appt of the day at the scan place on Wednesday, so hopefully should all be on time ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 1:47pm
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I paid $40 for my scans last year. In both Upper hutt & Lower hutt.
There is a place in central Wellington that is free i believe -------------  
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Posted By: mawsal
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 2:43pm
| We paid $30-$40 (can't remember exact) for the 12 weeks one @ Pacific Radiology, but the 20 week one was free |
Posted By: angel4
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 3:17pm
| SOunds like there are some places that charge quite a bit. Seems weird that it varies so much through the country. We dont mind paying but i was a bit shocked given that all other maternity related stuff is generally covered. |
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 3:54pm
Same here - are you using Insight as well? Insight is more expensive than other places, but specialises in obstretric scans (is that the right term?) . ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Mum2Sam wrote:Posted By: happymumma
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 6:39pm
| We haven't paid anything yet - for Ollie's 20 week one last year or the 8 week one we've just had. We've been to Pacific Radiology both times. Weird that it varies so much! |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 10:31pm
Yup we are using Insight. I know they are expensive, but love that they have all the cool gadgets. It was awesome going there for my first scan with this baby and having them remember me from my scans with Samantha too  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Nikki
Date Posted: 31 May 2009 at 10:37pm
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Horizon Scans in ak is free - I've have had all my scans done there apart from a 4D one (not diagnostic) at Auckland Xray which cost $50. ------------- DS (5yrs) and DD (3yrs) |
Posted By: Leahsmummy
Date Posted: 01 June 2009 at 6:14pm
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$50 man thats getting pretty expensive!!!!! -------------
Angel Baby Dec 09, We will love you forever. |