Cervical spine MRI in Taiwan
頸椎磁振造影
Neck disc and spinal cord problems.
About this test
An MRI scan of the neck part of the spine. A large magnet and radio waves, not X-rays, make pictures of the bones, discs and spinal cord while the person lies still in a scanner.
It shows the discs between the neck bones, the spinal canal and the spinal cord. Doctors use it to look for disc problems and signs of pressure on the cord or nerves.
How much does Cervical spine MRI cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Cervical spine MRI is listed on its own from US$93 at 1 hospital. In the United States a typical cash price is US$612 (MDsave MRI without contrast (neck/spine body part), checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin De Porres Hospital | Chiayi | Cervical spine MRI (2 sequences) | US$93 NT$3,000 | 22 sequences Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wishful Life PackageAdd-on | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$523 NT$16,800 |
| Overseas Chinese Health Checkup ProgramAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$623 NT$20,000 |
| Bone & Joint Protection PackageAdd-on | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$748 NT$24,000 |
| 3T MRI Neurological Examination Package | Hsinchu Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Hsinchu | US$779 NT$25,000 |
| Glory Class Health CheckupAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$935 NT$30,000 |
| Platinum Class Health CheckupAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$1,495 NT$48,000 |
| Deluxe Anti-Cancer Painless GI Endoscopy Package | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taipei Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$1,854 NT$59,500 |
| Deluxe Glory Painless GI Endoscopy Package | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taipei Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$2,150 NT$69,000 |
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.
Guidelines on eating and drinking vary by center. Remove jewelry and metal beforehand; most orthopedic implants are safe.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker, spinal hardware, or other implanted device, metal fragments, pregnancy, kidney disease, or claustrophobia.
Afterwards: If you take a sedative for claustrophobia or anxiety, you'll need someone to take you home; arrange this before the scan.
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