Using Private Medical Insurance | Harley Street Ultrasound

7 insurers

accepted directly, Bupa to Vitality

64 of 76 services

can be claimed on insurance

Pre-authorisation

from your insurer before you visit

AXA or Aviva

self-pay, then claim it back

No VAT

diagnostic healthcare is exempt

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Insurers we accept

Most major UK insurers, accepted directly

Harley Street Ultrasound Group accepts major UK private medical insurers including BUPA, BUPA Global, Cigna, Healix, WPA, Allianz, and Vitality. Patients should obtain pre-authorisation from their insurer before the appointment.

Bupa01
Global Bupa Global02
Cigna03
Healix04
WPA05
Allianz06
Vitality07
Another insurer?Call us on 0203 904 4441 and we will check before you book.

Not currently direct

AXAAviva

Harley Street Ultrasound Group is not currently a direct provider for AXA or Aviva. Patients with these insurers can attend on a self-pay basis and then claim reimbursement directly, provided they have confirmed eligibility with their insurer in advance. How self-pay works →

How it works

From your policy to your report, in five steps

Using insurance adds one phone call to your insurer before you book. Everything after that works exactly as it does for any patient.

Check your cover

Check your policy covers outpatient diagnostics. Most diagnostic ultrasounds are covered by major UK private medical insurers; pregnancy scans are usually self-pay.
Get pre-authorisation

Call your insurer before your appointment. They give you a pre-authorisation code, and for some scans confirm a procedure code. Some insurers also ask for a GP referral first.
e.g. IM270, abdominal ultrasound
Book your scan

Book online or call us, and tell us which insurer you are with. Your cover details are confirmed at booking, so nothing is left to the day.
Bring your details

Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early with your membership number and pre-authorisation code. We take care of the rest.
Share your report

Your images and written report are published to your secure patient portal, ready to download or share with your GP, consultant or insurer.

What to have ready

Four things your insurer may ask for

Have these to hand when you call your insurer, and bring them to your appointment.

Membership or policy number

From your insurance card or policy documents.

Pre-authorisation code

Given by your insurer when you call them before your visit.

Procedure code, if asked

Some scans need one, for example IM270 for an abdominal ultrasound. Your insurer confirms it at authorisation.

GP referral, only if your insurer asks

We never need one to scan you, but some policies require it for the claim.

Which services

64 of our 76 services can go on your policy

Diagnostic scans and guided injections are accepted by the insurers above, with pre-authorisation. Pregnancy scans are usually self-pay, and second opinions are self-pay with a receipt you can claim against.

Insurance acceptedUsually self-paySelf-pay, then claim

Head & neck 4 services Insurance accepted

Pregnancy 8 services Usually self-pay

Guided injections 8 services Insurance accepted

Second opinion 1 service Self-pay, then claim

Breast clinic 4 services Ask usInsurance accepted (1)

Women's health 7 services Insurance accepted

Abdomen & organs 5 services Insurance accepted

Men's health 3 services Insurance accepted

Vascular 5 services Insurance accepted

Muscles & joints 9 services Insurance accepted

General & upper body 3 services Insurance accepted

Children's Health 19 services Insurance accepted

Your own policy decides what is covered, so always confirm with your insurer before you book. Each service’s price is on our price list.

Self-pay

With AXA or Aviva, or no cover at all

You can still be seen the same day. Pay our fixed self-pay price, and claim it back from your insurer if your policy allows.

Visiting from abroad?Harley Street Ultrasound Group regularly sees international patients visiting London and arranges scans, reports, and onward imaging within tight time windows. Reports are issued in English and provided in formats accepted by hospitals and insurers worldwide.

Fixed, published prices

Every scan has one price, shown before you book. No consultation fee added on top.
See every price →

A detailed receipt

You may be able to claim it back from your insurer, once they have confirmed your eligibility.

Spread the cost

Klarna is offered at the checkout of our online booking, to split the cost into instalments.

No VAT on your invoice

Diagnostic healthcare is exempt from VAT in the UK.

Questions, answered

Questions about insurance

Anything else? Call 0203 904 4441, a real person answers, and a clinician can call you back.

Can I use my private medical insurance?

In most cases, yes. We work with the major private medical insurers, check your policy covers outpatient diagnostics and bring your authorisation number to your appointment. We are currently unable to accept AXA or Aviva; if you are insured with either, our fixed self-pay prices apply and we provide a detailed receipt you may be able to claim against.

Which insurance providers do you accept?

Harley Street Ultrasound Group accepts major UK private medical insurers including BUPA, BUPA Global, Cigna, Healix, WPA, Allianz, and Vitality. Patients should obtain pre-authorisation from their insurer before the appointment.

Do you accept AXA or Aviva insurance?

Harley Street Ultrasound Group is not currently a direct provider for AXA or Aviva. Patients with these insurers can attend on a self-pay basis and then claim reimbursement directly, provided they have confirmed eligibility with their insurer in advance.

What information do I need from my insurer to claim?

You will typically need your membership or policy number and a pre-authorisation code from your insurer. For some scans a specific procedure code is also required, for example IM270 for an abdominal ultrasound, which your insurer can confirm at the point of authorisation.

Do I need a GP referral for a private ultrasound?

No. You can self-refer and book directly with us online. Most ultrasound scans need no referral at all. If a particular examination does require a referral (some guided injections and procedures do), we tell you before you book and can arrange the referral for you. After your scan you receive a full written report you can share with your GP, consultant or physiotherapist.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. At the checkout of our online booking system we offer payments through Klarna. This allows you to split your scan cost across multiple payment installments. If you have any questions regarding this please contact our team and we will be happy to help.

Is VAT charged on your services?

No. Diagnostic healthcare services in the UK are exempt from VAT, so ultrasound scans and consultations at Harley Street Ultrasound Group are not subject to VAT on your invoice.

Do you treat international or overseas patients?

Yes. Harley Street Ultrasound Group regularly sees international patients visiting London and arranges scans, reports, and onward imaging within tight time windows. Reports are issued in English and provided in formats accepted by hospitals and insurers worldwide.

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