MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Compare specific mri scan fees published by providers in Manchester, with NHS funding context, package questions and links to care.
Published mri scan (1 part) fees in Manchester average about £491 across 2 providers in our sample. This includes advertised guide or starting prices.
The included fees range from £400 to £748. Price unit: one body area. The full bill depends on the package and your care plan.
Sample checked 10 September 2026. 6 fee records from 2 providers on this page. See exactly what the average includes.
We group matching procedure descriptions and units, exclude additional charges and price intervals, then calculate the arithmetic mean with equal weight for each provider. If a provider has several matching fees, its distinct fees are averaged first. Rounded to the nearest pound; original published amounts stay on the fee cards.
These are sampled advertised fees, including any starting or guide prices as labelled. They are not representative England-wide averages, personal quotes or a measure of care quality. Inclusions can still differ: check the fee cards before choosing.
| Procedure sample | Average | Published range | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Scan (1 part) one body area | £491 | £400–£748 | 2 |
One body part and several body parts are different purchases. Check whether contrast, the radiologist’s report and access to the images are included. A scan price rarely explains who will discuss the findings and arrange any further care.
FUNDING ROUTE
Ask your GP or treating professional whether this is an appropriate NHS-funded option and how to obtain a referral. Eligibility and clinical assessment determine the route. A private price is not evidence that you need the procedure, or that the same treatment is available through every NHS service.
Official eligibility and care informationCOMPARE LIKE FOR LIKE
One body part and several body parts are different purchases. Check whether contrast, the radiologist’s report and access to the images are included. A scan price rarely explains who will discuss the findings and arrange any further care.
These are named local examples, a sample of Manchester fees, not a complete city-wide range or recommendation. A starting price, treatment-only guide and full package can cover different things. Confirm availability and the written total directly.
6 fee examples shown from 2 providers. Select up to three to compare the details. Alphabetical order; no paid ranking.
Manchester Institute of Health and Performance
Manchester, M11 3BS
Guide £400
one body area
Treatment/test guide price. Confirm consultation, pre-treatment diagnostics, professional fees and aftercare in the personal written quote.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Manchester Institute of Health and Performance
Manchester, M11 3BS
Guide £598
one body area
Treatment/test guide price. Confirm consultation, pre-treatment diagnostics, professional fees and aftercare in the personal written quote.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Manchester Institute of Health and Performance
Manchester, M11 3BS
Guide £748
one body area
Treatment/test guide price. Confirm consultation, pre-treatment diagnostics, professional fees and aftercare in the personal written quote.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Nuffield Health Manchester Diagnostic Suite
Manchester, M13 9NQ
Guide £400
one body area
Treatment/test guide price. Confirm consultation, pre-treatment diagnostics, professional fees and aftercare in the personal written quote.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Nuffield Health Manchester Diagnostic Suite
Manchester, M13 9NQ
Guide £538
two body areas
Treatment/test guide price. Confirm consultation, pre-treatment diagnostics, professional fees and aftercare in the personal written quote.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Nuffield Health Manchester Diagnostic Suite
Manchester, M13 9NQ
Guide £658
three body areas
Treatment/test guide price. Confirm consultation, pre-treatment diagnostics, professional fees and aftercare in the personal written quote.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
BUDGET FOR THE WHOLE PLAN
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These providers are in other places. Distances are approximate straight lines from the nearest listed site in Manchester, not driving distances or an estimate from your home.
Salford
MRI: 1 part: from £399
About 4 miles from Nuffield Health Manchester Diagnostic Suite. one body area.
See this fee, package and providerChorley
MRI (one part): from £525
About 23 miles from Nuffield Health Manchester Diagnostic Suite. one body area.
See this fee, package and providerChorley
MRI (one part): from £525
About 24 miles from Nuffield Health Manchester Diagnostic Suite. one body area.
See this fee, package and providerAsk each provider the same questions and keep the written plan, its issue date and its expiry date.
Ask the booking team which referral and previous results are needed. Follow the provider’s individual preparation instructions. Confirm when and how results will reach the professional responsible for explaining them and arranging the next step.
Ask for the exact service, clinician, location, dates and inclusions in writing. Check deposits, payment deadlines and what happens if the treatment plan changes. Keep clinical suitability separate from how the care will be funded.
Confirm who explains results, manages follow-up and provides a contact if you have concerns. Include repeat visits, medicines, travel and support at home in your plan where relevant. Ask who is responsible for arranging any next step.
Eligibility, clinical assessment and local arrangements determine the route. Dental charges and social-care funding follow their own rules. Confirm funding before agreeing to private treatment.
Explore funding and help with costsFor self-pay, request an itemised total, deposit and cancellation terms. For insurance, confirm authorisation, clinician and hospital recognition, excess and any benefit limits before booking. Recognition alone does not confirm your policy covers the treatment.
Provider guidance on checking payment arrangementsIf finance is offered, compare the total repayable, interest, fees and repayment period against paying directly. A monthly figure is not the treatment’s total cost. Keep NHS and private follow-up arrangements clear with the clinicians involved.
A fee does not establish clinical suitability, appointment availability or treatment quality. Review the service’s published evidence and practical arrangements as well.
Waiting-list statistics describe published records for a service or organisation. They do not predict your appointment date or the wait for the particular operation in this guide.
Check the exact package with the provider. Number of body areas, Contrast or specialist scan protocol, Report and results consultation can affect the comparison. The price examples above retain the source’s unit and price basis; an unlisted inclusion has not been assumed to be free.
Ask your GP or treating professional whether this is an appropriate NHS-funded option and how to obtain a referral. Eligibility and clinical assessment determine the route. A private price is not evidence that you need the procedure, or that the same treatment is available through every NHS service. Check the official route.
Price alone cannot answer that. Discuss appropriate options with a qualified professional, then compare the same scope of care, relevant provider evidence, access arrangements and the full aftercare plan.
Ask a provider for a written quote using this guide’s checklist. Other towns’ prices and group-wide offers are examples, not local quotations. A local page can contain one verified provider’s fee: its coverage is stated clearly. Where available, we link to separately labelled prices in nearby places.
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Checked 10 September 2026. We select public factual fee examples from providers’ own pages. There is no paid placement and we do not calculate market averages from this selection. A provider-group fee is labelled as such; it is not copied into every local area.
Price amounts are withheld when their source has not been checked within 90 days. The original source date stays visible and is not refreshed just because the website is rebuilt. A checked fee can still change: request a current written quote.
Named providers: Manchester Institute of Health and Performance; Nuffield Health Manchester Diagnostic Suite.