X-ray
Abdominal X-ray (KUB) in Taiwan
腹部X光
Kidney stones and bowel abnormalities.
About this test
A quick X-ray picture of the belly, often called a KUB for kidneys, ureters and bladder. The person lies or stands still while a machine passes a small amount of radiation through the body.
It shows the outline of the kidneys and bladder, the bowel, and any gas patterns or dense material. Doctors use it to check for kidney stones and for bowel changes such as a blockage.
How much does Abdominal X-ray (KUB) cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Abdominal X-ray (KUB) is listed on its own from US$6 at 1 hospital. In the United States a typical cash price is US$106 (MDsave X-ray (any one body part, abdomen listed), checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Abdominal X-ray | US$6 NT$200 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vitality Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$140 NT$4,500 |
| Full-Body Checkup - Standard C | Kuo General Hospital, Tainan | US$150 NT$4,800 |
| Elite Package | Country Hospital, Taipei | US$156 NT$5,000 |
| Half-day Health Checkup | Chung Shan Medical University Hospital Health Management Center, Taichung | US$187 NT$6,000 |
| Vitality Half-Day Checkup | St. Mary's Hospital Luodong, Yilan | US$202 NT$6,500 |
| Vigor Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$206 NT$6,600 |
| Whole-Body Health Checkup (NT$7,000 Plan) | Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei), Taipei | US$218 NT$7,000 |
| Basic Half-Day Program B | Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$255 NT$8,200 |
Typical dose about 0.7 mSv (range 0.04–1.1).
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