Looking for a cheap bone scan? Hospitals in the Philippines offer this service especially for cancer patients. See the latest price rates of bone scanning.
Updated Price of Bone Scan
The latest price of bone scan in the Philippines can range from Php 3,800 to Php 9,500. Hospitals are the primary provider of the service. However, some clinics may also offer the test.
See: Prices of Hospitals
Different hospitals may charge various rates for bone scan. The cost will also depend on the extent of the scan, by part or as a whole scan.
The actual price is based on whether you need the SPECT CT type which is usually more expensive. The total body bone scan price will also have higher costs than regular body part scans. Consult with your doctor about the extent of the needed scan.
Hospitals With Bone Scan Service
You can easily find a bone scan test at a hospital near you. Inquire about the updated price and compare them to get the best rates.
See: Bone Density Prices
The following facilities offer some of the most affordable bone scan services.
Muntinlupa
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Quezon City
Capitol Medical Center
Iscan Quezon City branch
Lung Center of the Philippines
NKTI
St. Lukes Medical Center
Mandaluyong
VRP Medical Center
Las Pinas
Perpetual Help Medical Center
Manila
Manilamed Medical Center – around Php 7,000
Manila Doctors Hospital Php 9,100
PGH (Philippine General Hospital)
Bone scan price in PGH may start from Php 4,000 or more. This is usually for the basic scan.
UST Hospital
Cebu
Perpetual Succour Hospital
Chong Hua Hospital
Maayo Hospital
Maria Reyna Xavier University Hospital
Davao
Davao Doctors Hospital
San Pedro Hospital of Davao City (for inquiry)
Cheap Bone Scan
The cheapest bone scan price in the Philippines may be in the range of Php 2,000 to Php 5,000. However, you may need to inquire from nearby hospitals about such rate.
Free Bone Scan
Some companies offer free bone scanning to qualified individuals. If you have a prescription from the doctor that requests for the test, you may also consider this offer. It may be available for customers of pharmacies.
See: Free Bone Scan
Mercury Drug for example offers free bone scanning as part of their Bantay Kalusugan program.
HMO Coverage
HMO companies usually do not cover bone scanning or bone scintigraphy. Ask the provider about the possible coverage of services related to the scan. In some cases, you will be able to use your health card when paying for the whole confinement in the hospital if necessary.
Look: Health Card for Bone Scan
Philhealth Price
Request for more details whether bone scan is covered by Philhealth. Usually, such highly specialized diagnostic test is not covered. However, you may use it on doctor’s fees and room and board.
Senior Citizen Discount
Most hospitals apply discounts for senior citizen patients. You may bring your ID to get discounts for bone scan procedures. Make sure to ask about the actual amount of the scan before using your senior card.
PWD Price Rates
Just like with senior citizens, people with disabilities may apply for a reduced price for bone scan. Simply provide more details about your condition or present your PWD ID to avail of the discount.
What is Bone Scan
It is a medical procedure that intends to find any traces of cancer that has spread to the bones. As a stand alone test, it can also identify any changes to the bones resulting from various medical conditions.
In some cases, the scan will also include secondary procedures such as those involving CT scan, PET scan, MRI and even biopsy. It can scan either a specific part of the body or the whole body.
Read: CT Scan Prices in Hospitals
Dexa Bone Scan
DEXA scan price in the Philippines is estimated to range from Php 5000 to Php 8000. However, the exact price may depend on the service provider hospital or the body part involved.
In most cases, DEXA bone scan is used to detect osteoporosis or thinning of the bones. Types include Central DEXA and Peripheral DEXA (p-DEXA).
DXA Bone Densitometry is a tool to diagnose and manage osteoporosis.
Bone Scan VS Bone Scintigraphy
Bone scan and Bone Scintigraphy is the same. Your doctor may recommend this scan in order to detect any abnormalities in the bones as well as identifying any cancer traces that has spread to other parts of the body. There may be some pre-tests needed before the scan.
Is it Painful
Bone scan procedures will involve injecting a tracer to your vein. This way, it will be easier to identify any abnormalities in your bone. A secondary procedure such as CT scan or MRI is usually involved in order to see the tracer.
If you are uncomfortable with the procedure, talk to your doctor before the scan.
Children Price Rates
For the updated price of bone scan for children, you may request it from the hospital where the test is available. In some cases, the price rates may be a little higher due to special concerns.
On the other hand, adult bone scan usually have a fixed price in hospitals. You may benefit from special programs of LGUs when it comes to child patients.
Where To Have It
The medical test is available in both major hospitals and diagnostic centers. Since it will require imaging such as MRI or CT Scan, it is best to avail it from a reliable facility. You can find one in a hospital near you.
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Makati Medical Center
Medix Medical Center
NKTI or National Kidney Transplant Institute
Perpetual Help Medical Center
St. Luke’s Medical Center
VRP Medical Center
Results
The release of results may take up to 3 working days. However, the clinic will provide you an exact date when you can expect the results. It is a good idea to call the clinic or hospital for an updated date of result availability.
References: Cancer.net, Hopkins Medicine, Healthline
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