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X-ray in Graz – walk in or book your preferred time

X-ray available without an appointment

With a valid referral and e-card

Do you need an X-ray of bones, joints, the spine or lungs? With a valid referral and your e-card, you can come by during our X-ray hours without an appointment.

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X-ray room at Röntgen am Kai in Graz

How your X-ray works

Your path to a walk-in X-rayFrom referral to report in four steps

  1. Step 1

    Referral and e-card

    Please bring: a valid medical referral (paper or digital) and your e-card.

  2. Step 2

    Check-in

    During our X-ray walk-in hours without an appointment – or at a reserved time of your choice.

  3. Step 3

    Imaging

    Remove jewellery and metal objects from the area being examined. The images are taken digitally.

  4. Step 4

    Report and images

    Assessed by a specialist. Your referring doctor receives the report and images digitally – also via ELGA and portal.marc.at.

  • Digitally captured

    Images are taken digitally and stored in our image archive.

  • Assessed by a specialist

    Every image is assessed by a specialist in radiology.

  • Digitally transmitted

    Your referring doctor receives the report and images digitally – with Styrian hospitals via the MARC system. Also through ELGA and online at portal.marc.at.

Walk in: times, documents and directions

You don't need an appointment for an X-ray – but you do need a valid referral and your e-card.

X-ray hours

Monday – Thursday
08:00 – 17:00
Friday
08:00 – 13:00

Walk-in X-rays are available throughout our opening hours, with last admission 15 minutes before closing (Mon – Thu to 16:45, Fri to 12:45).

What to bring

  • Valid medical referral (paper or digital)
  • Your e-card
  • Previous images for comparison, if available

Before your X-ray

  • Please remove jewellery and metal objects from the area being examined.
  • If you are pregnant or think you might be, please let us know beforehand.

Directions

Address: Körösistraße 9
8010 Graz
Public transport: Tram 3 and 5, bus 58 and 63 (Keplerbrücke stop)
Parking: Free underground car park in the building (entrance from Körösistraße)

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What does your referral say?

Enter the term from your referral, for example “HWS”, “Thorax” or “OSG”. This search only helps you find the right information on our website. It does not decide which examination you have and is not a medical recommendation – which X-rays are taken is determined by your referral.

All terms from A to Z

Can't find your examination? Contact us – we're happy to help.

Which body region do you need X-rayed?

Front viewBack view
This selection is for guidance only. Which X-rays are needed depends on your referral.Selectable regions are lightly highlighted; the region you choose is shown in red.

All body regions as a list

Walk-in X-ray – no appointment needed – with a valid referral and e-card. This selection is for guidance only; which X-rays are needed depends on your referral.

Our X-ray examinations

Your medical referral determines the type and extent of the X-rays.

  • Skull and face

    • Skull
    • Sinuses and nose
    • Jaw joints

    We also offer three-dimensional imaging (CBCT) for the sinuses, facial bones and jaw joints.

    Go to 3D X-ray (CBCT) →

  • Lungs and chest

    • Chest X-ray (thorax), usually in two views
    • Chest and ribs
    • Sternum

    The surgical department specifies how recent a chest X-ray needs to be before an operation.

  • Spine

    • Cervical spine
    • Thoracic spine
    • Lumbar spine
    • Sacrum
    • Full-spine images
    • Functional views in flexion and extension

    The spine is X-rayed while standing – this makes it easier to assess posture and misalignment.

  • Pelvis and hip

    • Pelvis overview
    • Hip joint
    • Hip with joint replacement
    • Sacroiliac joints (SI joints)

  • Shoulder and arm

    • Shoulder and collarbone
    • Upper arm
    • Elbow and forearm

  • Hand and wrist

    • Wrist
    • Scaphoid
    • Hand
    • Fingers

  • Knee and lower leg

    • Knee
    • Kneecap
    • Lower leg

  • Ankle and foot

    • Ankle
    • Heel bone
    • Foot and toes

  • Other body regions

    • Thigh
    • Full-leg images (leg axis)
    • Abdomen overview
Radiation exposure comparedTypical reference values per X-ray examination, in millisieverts (mSv)

  • X-ray of the hand, foot or a peripheral joint

    under 0.01 mSvless than about 1.5 days of natural background radiation

  • A single chest X-ray

    about 0.02 mSvabout 3 days of natural background radiation

Schematic illustration – logarithmic scale: the dose increases tenfold from one labelled mark to the next. The actual dose depends, among other things, on the area examined, the number of images, body build, the equipment used and the examination protocol.

How much radiation exposure is involved?

For guidance, some typical values:

  • X-ray of the hand, foot or a peripheral joint: typically under 0.01 mSv, equivalent to less than about 1.5 days of natural background radiation.
  • A single chest X-ray: typically about 0.02 mSv, equivalent to around 3 days of natural background radiation.

These are typical reference values. The actual dose depends, among other things, on the area examined, the number of images taken, body build, the equipment and the examination protocol.

Pregnancy: If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please let us know before the examination.

Frequently asked questions about X-rays

Yes, for an X-ray examination covered by health insurance you need a referral from your GP or specialist – on paper or digital – as well as your current e-card. Any previous images for comparison help us with the assessment.

Please remove jewellery and metal items from the area being examined. You must tell us before the examination if you are or might be pregnant. For X-rays with contrast medium, we will tell you in advance what to be aware of.

Your images are reported and archived digitally and are quickly made available to your GP or specialist – there is a direct connection to Styrian hospitals via the MARC system. Your images and reports are also available via ELGA and online at portal.marc.at.

No, you don't need to book an appointment in advance: with a valid referral and your e-card, you can simply come in during our X-ray hours. Alternatively, you can call us to arrange a preferred time.

X-ray: walk in or reserve a preferred time

No appointment needed

With a valid referral and e-card

Come along with a valid referral and e-card during our X-ray hours – no appointment needed. Alternatively, you can reserve a preferred time.

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