Typical Cost: China vs Other Countries
| Where | Price |
|---|---|
China — brain MRI (China MedPass) Incl. coordination + English report + DICOM | From $250 |
China — + senior neurology review Scan plus specialist read | From $450 |
United States (self-pay) | $1,200–3,000+ |
United Kingdom (private) | £350–750 |
Prices shown are starting “from” prices — our coordination plus a typical hospital fee. Hospital fees are paid at the hospital; because every case differs, you receive a written quote before you commit. See full pricing.
What Is Included
- ✓Brain MRI (3.0T) at a leading Beijing neuroscience hospital
- ✓Coordination + bilingual escort
- ✓Certified English report
- ✓DICOM files
What Is Not Included
- –Contrast or extra regions (on top)
- –Neurology consultation (see the brain MRI + review package)
- –Travel costs
How the Process Works
- 1Share symptoms + any prior brain imaging
- 2We book a top neuroscience hospital (Tiantan / Xuanwu)
- 3Escorted scan day
- 4English report + DICOM, optionally a specialist review
Which Hospitals May Be Suitable
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital → — China's leading centre for neurology and neurosurgery
- Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University → — Leading centre for neurology, geriatrics and neurodegenerative disease
When This Is a Good Option
- ✓Headache / neurological symptoms needing imaging
- ✓Conflicting prior brain MRIs needing a fresh read
- ✓Long neurology wait at home
When to Stay Home
- –Acute stroke symptoms — emergency care locally now
What to Prepare
- •Passport
- •All prior brain imaging + reports
- •Symptom summary + medications
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a brain MRI in Beijing?
From $250 for the scan with English report and DICOM; from $450 if you add a senior neurology/neurosurgery review.
Which hospital does the brain MRI?
A leading Beijing neuroscience hospital — typically Tiantan (neurosurgery) or Xuanwu (neurology). We match based on your case.
Does China MedPass perform the scan or diagnosis?
No. China MedPass is an independent coordination service. The scan and its interpretation are performed by licensed staff and radiologists at the hospital. We handle booking, language, payment logistics, the English report and your DICOM files.