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X‑Ray of the kidneys and urinary passages

We use a pyelography to clarify problems with the kidneys and/​or urinary passages.

About the appointment

We offer this examination at the following locations in Vienna.
  • All examinations
  • 7 days/week
  • All insurers
  • Immediate appointment
  • Personal consultation with a doctor
  • KFA, private free-choice physician, private
  • Just stop by
  • Friendly atmosphere
  • All insurers

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Requirements for a pyelography

  • Please bring your e‑card and referral to the examination.
  • Please also bring any previous findings.
  • The examination is performed with a contrast agent. Results from a blood test (not older than 2 months) including your renal and TSH (thyroid) values are required.

Important information

  • A possible pregnancy must be ruled out.

Procedure for a pyelography

  • A pyelography takes half an hour on average.
  • An X‑ray of the kidneys is initially performed without contrast agent in order to detect the presence of stones.
  • A contrast agent is then injected intravenously into the arm vein, and images are recorded in an interval of 5 to 10 minutes in order to depict the urinary passage and its functions.

Waiting time for an appointment

Quick appointments are possible.

Quick appointments are possible.

Quick appointments are possible.

Costs & reimbursement

Direct billing with all statutory health insurers.

Direct billing with all statutory health insurers.

Direct billing with KFA and private free-choice physicians is available for all other statutory health insurers (ÖGK, SVS and BVAEB). Our fee notes can be submitted in any case to all private health insurers that cover outpatient services.

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