Typical Cost: China vs Other Countries
| Where | Price |
|---|---|
China (China MedPass) Single region, incl. coordination + English report + DICOM | From $250 |
China — public hospital fee only Per region, paid at hospital (no English support) | ~$70–110 |
United States (self-pay) Often higher for contrast / specialised studies | $1,200–3,000+ |
United Kingdom (private) Per scan, varies by region/body part | £350–750 |
Canada (public) Fraser Institute: ~16-week median | “Free” but 3–6 month wait |
Australia (private) Varies by Medicare eligibility | A$400–1,000+ |
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
- ✓Coordination & booking at a Grade 3A hospital
- ✓Full-day bilingual escort
- ✓3.0T MRI of one region
- ✓Certified English report
- ✓DICOM files
- ✓30-day follow-up
What Is Not Included
- –Flights, accommodation, transport
- –Contrast or additional regions (quoted on top)
- –Specialist consultation
How the Process Works
- 1Send us your records and what you need scanned
- 2We confirm the right protocol and book a Grade 3A hospital
- 3Bilingual escort guides your scan day
- 4You receive an English report + DICOM files
Which Hospitals May Be Suitable
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital → — China's leading centre for neurology and neurosurgery
- Beijing Friendship Hospital → — Comprehensive tertiary hospital with a strong International Department
When This Is a Good Option
- ✓You face a long wait at home and are travelling anyway
- ✓You need several scans done quickly
- ✓You want English documentation and the image files
When to Stay Home
- –Your scan is urgent or part of emergency care
- –A single scan alone does not justify the travel cost
What to Prepare
- •Passport
- •Referral letter / prior imaging if any
- •A short note of your clinical question
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an MRI cost in China?
From $250 for a standard single-region MRI via China MedPass (coordination + typical hospital fee + English report + DICOM). The bare public-hospital fee alone is roughly $70–110 but without English support.
Why is an MRI so much cheaper in China?
Public Grade 3A hospitals are heavily subsidised and high-volume, so imaging fees are a fraction of Western private prices — with the same 3.0T scanner technology.
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.