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Medical Second Opinion Cost in Germany for International Patients

See how German university hospitals price remote second opinions, including a current published fee example from University Medical Center Freiburg and important extra-cost questions.

By Treat in Germany Editorial TeamSources reviewed: 2026-08-29Independent clinician review: not yet claimed
Short answer: There is no nationwide fixed price for a German medical second opinion. As a concrete official example, University Medical Center Freiburg currently publishes a fee of €477.38–€909.26 for a written second opinion, with the final fee depending on the volume of information, case complexity and physician time. This is one hospital's published service price, not a Germany-wide average.

Current official example: University Medical Center Freiburg

Freiburg International Medical Services publishes a written second-opinion fee from €477.38 to €909.26. The hospital states that the individual price is agreed in advance and depends on the information provided, complexity and physician time.

  • Written second opinion: €477.38–€909.26 published range
  • Radiological image evaluation is not included in the written-opinion service
  • Additional questions or documents after the report may generate additional fees
  • The written report is provided in German
  • German-to-English translation can be ordered at additional cost
  • Payment is required in advance for the ordered service

Why another hospital may quote a different amount

A second-opinion service can mean different things: review of written reports only, specialist review of CT/MRI/PET images, pathology review, tumor-board discussion, video consultation or a combination. Compare the scope before comparing the price.

Questions to ask before paying

A clear service definition reduces surprises.

  • Which specialist or department will review the case?
  • Are radiology images reviewed or only written reports?
  • Is pathology review included?
  • Is a video consultation included or priced separately?
  • What language will the final report use?
  • Are follow-up questions included?
  • What is the expected turnaround time?

A remote opinion has limitations

Freiburg's terms explain that a remote second opinion is based on the records supplied and does not include information that would normally come from an in-person physical examination. The report should therefore be understood in that context and not treated as a substitute for urgent or necessary local care.

Official sources

Last source-reviewed 2026-08-29. Cost procedures and published service fees can change, so confirm current terms directly with the provider before transferring money or booking travel.

Pricing notice: Treat in Germany does not issue hospital quotations and does not guarantee a treatment price. Hospital-specific published fees on this site are labeled as examples and should not be interpreted as national averages.