Head CT in Taiwan
頭部電腦斷層
Brain structure; stroke, tumors, bleeding.
MRI is usually preferred for screening the brain.
About this test
A CT scan that uses X-rays to take cross-section pictures of the head while the person lies still on a table that slides through a ring-shaped scanner. It is fast and often done without contrast dye.
Looks at the structure of the brain and skull. Doctors use it to check for stroke, tumors and bleeding inside the head. MRI is usually preferred when the brain is being screened.
How much does Head CT cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Head CT is listed on its own from US$171, typically US$187 at 4 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$353 (MDsave CT Scan without contrast (any one body part, brain listed), checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$171; typical US$187 across 4 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Chwan Memorial Hospital Health Management Center | Changhua | 128-slice CT brain scan | US$171 NT$5,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei) | Taipei | Head CT | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Kuo General Hospital | Tainan | Head 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 | Head CT (with no Contrast) | US$280 NT$9,000 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$8,550 is also quoted. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced CT (Computed Tomography) Health CheckupAdd-on | Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei), Taipei | US$935 NT$30,000 |
| Advanced Cancer Prevention Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$2,368 NT$76,000 |
Typical dose about 1.6 mSv (range 0.9–4).
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 no fasting unless contrast is planned, in which case a few hours without food or drink beforehand is common. Remove jewelry and metal.
Mention when booking: Tell the center about kidney disease, contrast allergy, diabetes medicine and whether pregnancy is possible; ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.
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