Lumbar spine MRI in Taiwan
腰椎磁振造影
Lower back disc and nerve problems.
About this test
An MRI scan of the lower back. A large magnet and radio waves, not X-rays, make pictures of the lumbar bones, discs and nerves while the person lies still inside a tube-shaped scanner.
It shows the discs between the bones of the lower spine and the nerves that pass through them. Doctors use it to look for disc and nerve problems that can cause back or leg pain.
How much does Lumbar spine MRI cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Lumbar 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 (lumbar spine listed), checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin De Porres Hospital | Chiayi | Lumbar 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 |
| Diamond Class Health CheckupAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$2,336 NT$75,000 |
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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