Has your doctor recommended a nerve test? Know more about the latest price of EMG NCV test in hospitals and find an affordable nerve exam.
Price of EMG Test
The price of EM5 test in hospitals in the Philippines can range from Php 5,500 to Php 8,000 and above. The actual cost of the test will depend whether you will also need NCV/NCS tests together with EMG.
See: Hospital Prices of Service
The hospital will also have other charges including the needles and the professional fees of doctors who will perform the test.
Hospitals List
A list of hospitals with EMG test is all you need to find the facility within your area. Request for an appointment to choose your preferred schedule. Note that you need to have a doctor available during the test to get the proper reading of results.
More: Hospital Contact Numbers
Metro Manila
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Capitol Medical Center
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Chinese General Hospital
Fatima University Medical Center Valenzuela
Manila Doctors Hospital
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Marikina Valley Medical Center
NKTI
PGH (Philippine General Hospital)
The Medical City
UERM Hospital
Valenzuela Hospital
Batangas
N. L. Villa Memorial Medical Center (Lipa)
May Mediatrix Medical Center (Lipa)
Bulacan
Allied Care Experts in Baliwag
Cagayan
St. Paul Hospital of Tuguegarao
Cagayan De Oro
Capitol University Medical Centrer – (for inquiry (088) 8564730 or 8564970)
Cavite
Cavite Medical Center
Laguna
Calamba Medical Center
Cebu
Chong Hua Hospital
UCMED
Cebu University Medical Center
Rizal
Fatima University Medical Center Antipolo
Government Hospitals
There is a limited number of public or government hospitals that offer the EMG test. However, you may be able to find a service among the most popular ones.
Cheap EMG Test
You may try to inquire with government hospitals about the EMG test price. Usually, it is more affordable in public facilities to avail the test. A cheap EMG NCS test may start from Php 2,500 and up.
HMO Coverage
Some health cards may cover expenses on tests and diagnostic procedures. However, the EMG test may not be covered as it is considered a specialized medical test.
Look: Best HMO for Tests
You may inquire with your HMO provider whether they have coverage for EMG.
Philhealth for EMG
EMG NCS/NCV tests may be covered by your Philhealth account. However, it is best to read the case rate first for the exact amount of benefit.
Look: Philhealth Benefits Price
What is EMG Test
EMG or Electromyography is a medical test that looks for any abnormalities in the contraction of muscles. An NCV or NCS test may also be included together with the EMG test.
EMG vs NCV/NCS
EMG test looks for any abnormalities with muscle function in reponse to nerve stimulus. NCV means nerve conduction study which looks for abnormalities for the speed of electrical impulses through the nerves. It is also called Nerve Conduction Study.
Usually, the doctor will recommend both tests to be taken by the patient.
The test can detect neuromuscular abnormalities by inserting small needles into the skin. This in turn will provide a visual or audio representation of how well the muscles contract together with the nerve conduction principle.
Body Parts for the Test
The procedure will study the nerve health of the patient. In most cases, specific body parts may undergo the test based on the doctor’s recommendation.
- Arms
- Hands
- Legs
- Feet
- Neck
- Head
Price for Children
Some hospitals may have a dedicated price for children when it comes to EMG test. You should inquire first whether there is a difference between child and adult rates. Based on research, EMG test for children may be Php 2,000 more expensive.
EMG Test for Seniors
Senior citizens may also undergo an EMG test especially of they have weakness in muscles. Hospitals can offer discounts to senior citizens in order to have a lower price rate for the test. Simply present your senior citizen ID to avail of the discount.
References: HopkinsMedicine
Last Updated on October 22, 2023 by Medical Pinas
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