A CT scan can help diagnose health problems and diseases together with a doctor’s evaluation. The test is usually available for various body parts. See the updated prices of CT scan in hospitals.
Rates
The price of CT scan in the Philippines can range from Php 5,000 to Php 9,000 or more depending on which body part requires the test. Those with contrast are usually more expensive than plain ones.
Price Per Body Part
| Scan Type | Price (Php) |
|---|---|
| Abdomen | 3,900 |
| Cranial | 4,000 |
| Cranial with contrast | 4,500 |
| Brain | 5,000 to 8,000 |
| Cervical Spine | 5,200 |
| Cervical Spine with Contrast | 7,000 |
| Chest (plain) | 5,000 |
| Chest CT Scan with Contrast | 6,500 |
| Coronary Artery | 8,000 |
| CT Angiogram | 11,800 |
| CT Urogram | 8,000 |
| Extremities (plain) | 5,700 |
| Extremities with contrast | 8,700 |
| Facial plain | 5,700 |
| Head | 4,500 to 5,500 |
| Legs, Shoulders, Feet, Arm, Hands | 5,700 |
| Lumbar plain | 6,300 |
| Lumbar | 4,600 |
| Lumbosacral | 5,000 |
| Lungs | 7,000 |
| Mastoid | 5,700 |
| Neck | 5,500 |
| Orbits | 5,912 |
| Paranasal | 6,000 |
| Pelvis | 5,500 |
| Pituitary Gland (with contrast) | 7,500 |
| Sinus CT Scan | 6,500 |
| Temporal Bone | 5,700 |
| Whole Body | 25,000 |
| Upper abdomen | 6,300 |
| Thoracic spine plain | 6,300 |
| Triphasic liver scan | 12,000 |
The number of slice will also determine the actual price. Available are 4 slice, 8 slice, 16 slice, 32 slice, 40 slice, 64 slice, 128 slice. Check out the price list in hospitals since the cost is different per body part. CT scan with contrast price is Php 2,000 more expensive than plain tests.
Some doctors may request for a CT scan with triple contrast. This is useful for abdominal diagnostics. On the other hand, triphasic CT scan starts at Php 13,000 and above which may also be utilized for the abdomen. The reader’s fee may be separate at around Php 2,000 to Php 3,000.
Hospitals With CT Scan
Caloocan
- Camarin Doctors Hospital
- MCU Hospital
- North Caloocan Doctors Hospital
- BDM Imaging Center
Las Pinas
- Perpetual Help Medical Center
- Las Pinas Doctors Hospital
Makati
Prices at Makati Medical Center
| Type | Price (Php) |
|---|---|
| PET CT Scan | 75,500 |
| Orbits | 8,394 |
| Brain/Head | 7,280 |
| Lumbar Spine | 7,800 |
Marikina
- Marikina Doctors Hospital
Manila
- Chinese General Hospital
- Manilamed
- Manila Doctors Medical Center
- Ospital ng Maynila
- Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
- PGH
- UST Hospital
Mandaluyong
- VRP Medical Center
Muntinlupa
- Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Paranaque
- Paranaque Doctors Hospital
- Protacio Hospital
Pasay
Pasig
- Medical City
- Pasig Doctors Medical Center
- BDM Imaging Pasig Branch
Quezon City
Prices at Lung Center of the Philippines
| Type (Plain CT Scan) | Price (Php) |
|---|---|
| PNS | 4,950 |
| Brain | 5,100 |
| Orbits | 7,800 |
| Temporal Mastoid | 4,900 |
| Neck/Naso | 5,400 |
| Chest | 5,100 |
| Facial | 8,600 |
| Maxilla | 4,800 |
| Mandible | 4,800 |
San Juan
- Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Taguig
- St. Luke’s Medical Center BGC
Valenzuela
- Fatima University Medical Center
- Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital
Batangas
- Batangas Medical Center
Benguet
- Baguio Medical Center
- Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
Cavite
- De La Salle University Medical Center
Cebu
- UCMED
- Chong Hua Hospital
Davao
- Davao Doctors Hospital
Laguna
- Laguna Doctors Hospital
- Unihealth Southwoods Hospital
- Westlake Medical Center
Misamis Oriental
- Capitol University Medical Center (Cagayan De Oro)
Nueva Ecija
- Goodsam Medical Center
In most cases, medical services in government hospitals are more affordable than private ones. You may check out these facilities if one is near your area.
- Amang Rodriguez Hospital
- East Avenue Medical Center
- Lung Center of the Philippines
- Philippine Heart Center
- NKTI
- Ospital ng Maynila
- Ospital ng Makati
- PGH
- QC General Hospital
The cheapest CT Scan is Php 2,500 which is available in a government hospital. However, this is usually only for charity patients and special LGU programs.
Some of them are even providing free CT Scan services depending on whether you are indigent, PWD or have any other qualifications. Sometimes, local government hospitals may provide these for free as a program to their constituents.However, you may need to submit some documents in order to qualify. For example, requests from government hospitals, DSWD and PCSO certificates may help.
Discounted Prices
Is CT scan covered by Philhealth? Yes, the case rate of Philhealth is now available so you can see the amount covered by the agency.
There are only certain diagnostic procedures that Philhealth covers and you can only avail them when you are eligible or if requirements are met.
Is there a discount for senior citizens? Yes, you may get up to 20% discount if you have a card ID and booklet. Just inform the center or hospital that you will use your card.
Some LGUs provide free diagnostic tests including CT scans to their constituents. However, there are requirements before you can avail the services. Request for more details about it from your local city hall.
What is CT Scan
A CT Scan is an imaging test that uses low dose of radiation to produce images. It is helpful in looking for abnormalities in the internal organs and in diagnosing diseases such as cancers.
CT Scan Vs MRI Scan
Which is cheaper CT scan or MRI? In most cases, a CT scan is cheaper than MRI since the latter involves a different machine. For the most part, MRI is used to create images with great detail especially in the tissue level. The doctor will recommend whether you need a CT scan or an MRI.
Diseases and medical conditions can be diagnosed using CT scans. Some of them may include but not limited to Brain tumor or brain cancer, Leukemia, Breast cancer, Bone cancer, Lung cancer, Prostate cancer, Aneurysm, Stroke, Lumbar herniated disc, Tumors in body parts, Colon cancer.
The main benefit of CT scan is clear imaging. Unlike with traditional X-rays, this test provides clear pictures of the insides of the body in multiple slices. It then gives the doctors an idea on the current conditions of the internal organs, tissues and blood vessels.
Information may change without notice. Prices are based on external resources.
References: WebMD, Healthline
Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Medical Pinas
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