Chest CT (standard dose) in Taiwan
胸部電腦斷層
Detailed lung and chest imaging.
About this test
A CT scan that uses X-rays to take cross-section pictures of the chest while the person lies on a table that slides through a ring-shaped scanner. It shows more detail than an ordinary chest X-ray.
Looks closely at the lungs, airways, blood vessels and other structures inside the chest. Doctors use it to check for lung nodules, scarring, infection and other abnormalities of the lungs or chest.
How much does Chest CT (standard dose) cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Chest CT (standard dose) is listed on its own from US$187, typically US$262 at 2 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$353 (MDsave CT Scan without contrast (any one body part, chest listed), checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$187; typical US$262 across 2 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuo General Hospital | Tainan | Chest CT scan | US$187 NT$6,000 | Listed price is without contrast; with IV contrast it costs NT$8,500. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center | Kaohsiung | Chest CT (with Contrast) | US$336 NT$10,800 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$10,260 is also quoted. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 'B-Hope' Checkup | Taiwan Adventist Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$305 NT$9,800 |
| IMS-2 Checkup | Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$872 NT$28,000 |
| IMS-3 Checkup | Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$1,184 NT$38,000 |
| IMS-4 Checkup | Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$1,807 NT$58,000 |
| IMS-5 Checkup | Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$2,430 NT$78,000 |
| Honor Checkup | Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan | US$2,704 NT$86,800 |
| IMS-6 Checkup | Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$3,364 NT$108,000 |
| Royal Seal Type Checkup | Taiwan Adventist Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$3,421 NT$109,800 |
Typical dose about 6.1 mSv (range 4–18).
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 a few hours without food or drink if contrast is planned; otherwise little preparation is needed. Loose clothing and no jewelry.
Mention when booking: Tell the center about kidney disease, contrast allergy, diabetes medicine and possible pregnancy; ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.
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