Low-dose chest CT in Taiwan
低劑量胸部電腦斷層
Early lung cancer; the USPSTF recommends it yearly for some adults 50 to 80 with a heavy smoking history.
About this test
A scan of the chest that uses a low amount of radiation and a ring-shaped X-ray machine to build cross-section pictures of the lungs. The person lies on a table that slides through the scanner.
It shows the lungs in fine detail and can reveal small spots, called nodules, that doctors may follow up. It is used to check for lung cancer, mainly in people with a heavy smoking history.
How much does Low-dose chest CT cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Low-dose chest CT is listed on its own from US$140, typically US$187 at 24 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$99–250 (Memorial Healthcare System ($99); AARP (up to $250), checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$140; typical US$187 across 24 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center | Taoyuan | Lung cancer checkup - low-dose chest CT | US$140 NT$4,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Mennonite Christian Hospital | Hualien | Low-Dose Chest CT (Lung Cancer Screening) | US$150 NT$4,800 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center | Taichung | Low-dose chest CT (limited afternoon-only price) | US$156 NT$5,000 | afternoon sessions only, on specified dates, monthly quota Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Taichung | 160-slice chest CT scan (low-dose) | US$156 NT$5,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Low-dose chest CT | US$156 NT$5,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Wei Gong Memorial Hospital | Miaoli | Low-dose lung CT | US$156 NT$5,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Show Chwan Memorial Hospital Health Management Center | Changhua | 128-slice low-dose CT lung cancer screening | US$171 NT$5,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| West Garden Hospital Health Management Center | Taipei | Low-dose chest CT (LDCT) | US$174 NT$5,600 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital Health Examination Center | Chiayi | Low-dose chest CT (LDCT) | US$183 NT$5,890 | Add-on price, when added on to a package rather than booked alone. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center | Taoyuan | Low-dose lung CT | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center | Tainan | Low-dose lung CT scan | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei) | Taipei | Low-dose chest CT (no contrast) | US$187 NT$6,000 | No contrast agent used Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center | Chiayi | Low-dose chest CT | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | Low-dose chest CT (LDCT) | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center | Taipei | Lung check (low-dose chest CT) | US$187 NT$6,000 | 40-and-older plan Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Tainan Sin-Lau Hospital | Tainan | Low-dose CT lung cancer screening | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| St. Martin De Porres Hospital | Chiayi | Low-dose lung CT (LDCT) | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Ton-Yen General Hospital Health Management Center | Hsinchu | Low-dose chest CT | US$187 NT$6,000 | upgrade add-on price for the Father's Day health check package Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | New Taipei | 640-slice CT, low-dose chest CT (no contrast) | US$187 NT$6,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center | Kaohsiung | Low-Dose Pulmonary CT (with no Contrast) | US$187 NT$6,000 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$5,700 is also quoted. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital Health Management Center | Tainan | 500-slice low-dose chest CT | US$196 NT$6,300 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Low-dose chest CT (lung tumor screening) | US$202 NT$6,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital Health Examination Center | Chiayi | Low-dose chest CT (LDCT) | US$208 NT$6,680 | Standalone price, booked alone rather than added to a package. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chung Shan Medical University Hospital Health Management Center | Taichung | 1024-slice low-dose chest CT | US$218 NT$7,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Hsinchu Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center | Hsinchu | Low-dose CT lung nodule screening | US$234 NT$7,500 | option within the CT program; combined with coronary calcium analysis for NT$15,000 Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Ton-Yen General Hospital Health Management Center | Hsinchu | Low-dose lung cancer CT screening (128-slice) | US$234 NT$7,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital Health Management Center | Tainan | 1024-slice low-dose chest CT | US$237 NT$7,600 | Higher-resolution scanner. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Easy (No-Fasting) Checkup Package | Taipei City Hospital, Taipei | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Cancer Screening Health Checkup | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$249 NT$8,000 |
| Premium Select Checkup Package | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$280 NT$9,000 |
| Relaxed Half-Day Health Checkup BAdd-on | Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien | US$299 NT$9,600 |
| Lung CT Checkup | Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan | US$312 NT$10,000 |
| Happy & Fulfilled Plan | Chi Mei Hospital Liouying Health Management Center, Tainan | US$405 NT$13,000 |
| Elite Class Health Checkup | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$405 NT$13,000 |
| Leohuo Deluxe Checkup (Plan D2) | Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taichung | US$433 NT$13,900 |
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 1.5 mSv (range 1.4–2.4).
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 and no contrast injection; loose clothing with no metal is easiest.
Mention when booking: Tell the center if you are, or might be, pregnant.
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