Spine X-ray in Taiwan
脊椎X光
Degeneration and alignment of the spine.
About this test
An imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation to make pictures of the bones of the spine. The person stands or lies in position while the X-ray machine takes images from the front and the side.
It shows the shape and alignment of the vertebrae, the bones of the spine, and the spaces between them. Doctors use it to look for wear and tear, called degeneration, and for changes in the curve of the spine.
How much does Spine X-ray cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Spine X-ray is listed on its own from US$8, typically US$18 at 4 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$129 (MDsave Complex X-ray (spine 2+ views), checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$8; typical US$18 across 4 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Cervical spine X-ray (frontal) | US$8 NT$250 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center | Chiayi | Cervical spine X-ray (front and side views) | US$17 NT$540 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Cervical spine X-ray | US$19 NT$600 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | Cervical spine X-ray (AP + lateral) | US$19 NT$600 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Half-Day Program B | Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$255 NT$8,200 |
| Elite Checkup | Tamsui Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$312 NT$10,000 |
| Basic Health Checkup | Cathay General Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$343 NT$11,000 |
| Full-Body Checkup - Deluxe B | Kuo General Hospital, Tainan | US$346 NT$11,100 |
| Full-Body Checkup - Premium A | Kuo General Hospital, Tainan | US$452 NT$14,500 |
| Basic 'Peace of Mind' Full-Day Program | Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$461 NT$14,800 |
| Basic 'Gut Health' Full-Day Program | Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Whole-Body Health Checkup (NT$15,000/16,000 Plan) | Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei), Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
Typical dose about 1.4 mSv (range 0.07–1.8).
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