Your doctor might recommend a bone densitometry to see the overall health of your bones. It is usually available through special CT scans or powerful X-ray types. Know more about the latest price of bone densitometry in Philippine hospitals today.
Price of Bone Densitometry
The prices of bone mineral densitometry in Philippine hospitals may start from Php 4,000 to Php 7,055 or above. See the price list in hospitals for comparison.
See: Prices of Bone Scan
The exact price will depend on the hospital charges where you will have the test. In most cases, you can avail discounts from promos.
Hospitals with Bone Densitometry
Not all hospitals in the country are equipped with the machines used for densitometry. You may however try to inquire from the following about their latest rates.
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Manila
Manila Doctors Hospital
Makati
Makati Medical Center
Pasig
Medical City
Quezon City
St. Luke’s Medical Center
Capitol Medical Center
Cebu
You may inquire from these hospitals in Cebu.
Perpetual Succour
UCMED
Government Hospitals
One advantage of having a medical test in a public hospital is a lower price rate. However, you need to find out which hospital offers mineral densitometry to inquire about the price.
NKTI or National Kidney and Transplant Institute
PGH
Health Cards
Most diagnostic procedures in hospitals will not be covered by HMO cards. You may however use your benefits through consultations and expenses on confinement.
Benefits of Bone Test
A bone test may be able to see whether you have osteoporosis or osteopenia. It can also predict whether you are at risk of getting fractures in the future. In some cases, the densitometry test may also be able to identify potential cancer risks.
Types of Test
It may use a special x-ray called DXA test or a special CT scan. You may ask your doctor about the latest trends in bone scans when it comes to weakening and fractures. Other advanced machines may also be used for the test.
Results
You may need to wait for a few days before you receive your results. In some cases, the documents will be available after about 3 to 7 days. Ask your service provider about the release of results of your scan.
Promo Package
Hospitals know that the test is quite expensive that’s why they are providing special promos for the procedure. You may also use special cards accepted or honored by the hospital to get more discounts. For example, one hospital in Manila is currently offering 30% discounts for new patients.
References: HopkinsMedicine
Last Updated on September 23, 2023 by Medical Pinas
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