MRI Scan Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of an MRI scan. The big factor is whether your scan is Medicare-eligible, a referred, eligible MRI can be bulk-billed or low-cost, while a non-eligible scan is paid in full.
Your mri scan details
Your estimate sits within the typical range.
MRI cost hinges on Medicare eligibility, which depends on who referred you and why. Ask the clinic two things before booking: is my scan eligible for a rebate, and what is my out-of-pocket?
💰 Ways to save
- Ask whether your referral makes the scan Medicare-eligible, it is the single biggest cost factor.
- If eligible, shop for a bulk-billing MRI provider, some charge nothing.
- A specialist referral can make some scans eligible that a GP referral would not, worth asking about.
How we estimate this
An MRI scan in Australia can be bulk-billed (no cost) in 2026 when Medicare-eligible, or carry an out-of-pocket of a few hundred dollars. A non-eligible, self-funded MRI typically costs $400 to $900 for a single area, more for multiple areas or with contrast.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Understanding mri scan costs in Australia
An MRI scan in Australia can be bulk-billed (no cost) in 2026 when Medicare-eligible, or carry an out-of-pocket of a few hundred dollars. A non-eligible, self-funded MRI typically costs $400 to $900 for a single area, more for multiple areas or with contrast.
Medicare eligibility depends on the referral and clinical reason, not every MRI qualifies. Eligible scans can be bulk-billed or low-cost, so the key is to confirm eligibility and the out-of-pocket with the clinic before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an MRI cost in Australia?
It can be bulk-billed (free) when Medicare-eligible in 2026, or a few hundred dollars out-of-pocket. A non-eligible self-funded MRI is typically $400 to $900 for a single area.
Is an MRI covered by Medicare?
Only certain MRIs, depending on the referral and clinical reason. Eligible scans can be bulk-billed or low-cost, non-eligible scans are paid in full. Ask the clinic about eligibility before booking.
Are you a radiology / imaging clinic?
Everyone on this page is working out what mri scan costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $50/mo.