Coronary artery calcium score in Taiwan
冠狀動脈鈣化指數
Calcified plaque in heart arteries; refines heart attack risk.
About this test
A CT scan of the chest that takes pictures of the heart while the person lies on a table. It uses low-dose X-rays and is usually done without an injected dye or a needle.
Measures the amount of calcium hardened into plaque in the walls of the arteries that feed the heart. Doctors use the score to help assess heart attack risk alongside other risk factors.
How much does Coronary artery calcium score cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Coronary artery calcium score is listed on its own from US$150, typically US$187 at 15 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$100–150 (MDsave; GoodRx; Healthline/AHA, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$150; typical US$187 across 15 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Christian Hospital | Hualien | Coronary Artery Calcium Score | US$150 NT$4,800 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| West Garden Hospital Health Management Center | Taipei | Coronary artery calcium score CT (CAC) | US$150 NT$4,800 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Pingtung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Pingtung | Advanced CT coronary artery calcium score analysis | US$156 NT$5,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Coronary artery calcium score | US$156 NT$5,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Wei Gong Memorial Hospital | Miaoli | Coronary calcium score | US$156 NT$5,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Show Chwan Memorial Hospital Health Management Center | Changhua | 128-slice CT coronary artery calcium score | US$171 NT$5,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center | Kaohsiung | Coronary Artery Calcium Score (with no Contrast) | US$174 NT$5,600 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$5,320 is also quoted. Not suitable for patients who have had a coronary stent placed. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| National Taiwan University Cancer Center | Taipei | Coronary artery calcium score CT | US$187 NT$6,000 | The add-on price list is marked as available only with the anti-cancer standard package base package. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Tainan Sin-Lau Hospital | Tainan | CT coronary calcium score | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| St. Martin De Porres Hospital | Chiayi | Cardiac calcium scoring CT (CACS) | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | New Taipei | 640-slice CT, coronary calcium score (no contrast) | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Coronary artery calcium score | US$202 NT$6,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | Coronary artery calcium score (CT) | US$202 NT$6,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Hsinchu Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center | Hsinchu | Coronary artery calcium score analysis | US$234 NT$7,500 | option within the CT program; combined with lung nodule screening for NT$15,000 Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Ton-Yen General Hospital Health Management Center | Hsinchu | Coronary artery calcium score CT screening (128-slice) | US$234 NT$7,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Care Checkup PackageAdd-on | Pingtung Christian Hospital, Pingtung | US$202 NT$6,500 |
| Cardiovascular Function Checkup | Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan | US$249 NT$8,000 |
| Cardiovascular Care Health Checkup | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$280 NT$9,000 |
| Relaxed Half-Day Health Checkup BAdd-on | Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien | US$299 NT$9,600 |
| Beautiful Heart Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$374 NT$12,000 |
| Cardiovascular Health Checkup | Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien | US$405 NT$13,000 |
| Entry-Level Cardiac Checkup Package | Cheng Hsin General Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Premium Class Health CheckupAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$498 NT$16,000 |
What US screening guidelines say
The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.
Typical dose about 1.7 mSv (range 0.76–3).
Before this test
This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.
Usually needs about 4 hours without food, caffeine or smoking beforehand; no contrast injection is used for this scan.
Mention when booking: Tell the center if pregnancy is possible.
Afterwards: No recovery time is needed; normal activities can usually resume right away.
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