Indicative pricing
What treatment in China costs — honestly
Public Chinese hospitals publish procedure-based pricing, which makes comparison more transparent than in many Western markets. These ranges show where the same clinical category typically lands.
| Treatment | Category | Indicative range (USD) | Typical US comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Full-Body Health Check | Health Screening | $380 – $1,600Indicative · unverified | US self-pay equivalents typically run $1,500–5,000 once imaging and endoscopy are included. |
| Targeted Cancer Screening | Health Screening | $700 – $2,800Indicative · unverified | Comparable US self-pay screening packages typically cost $2,000–6,000. |
| MRI Scan (3T) | Imaging & Diagnostics | $280 – $900Indicative · unverified | US self-pay MRI typically runs $1,200–3,500 per study. |
| CT Scan | Imaging & Diagnostics | $180 – $550Indicative · unverified | US self-pay CT typically runs $800–2,500 depending on the protocol. |
| PET-CT Scan | Imaging & Diagnostics | $750 – $1,800Indicative · unverified | US self-pay PET-CT typically runs $3,000–6,000. |
| Single Dental Implant | Dental & Implants | $950 – $2,200Indicative · unverified | US self-pay single implants typically run $3,000–5,500 including the crown. |
| All-on-4 Full-Arch Implants | Dental & Implants | $9,000 – $19,000Indicative · unverified | US All-on-4 typically runs $20,000–32,000 per arch. |
| Zirconia Crown | Dental & Implants | $280 – $650Indicative · unverified | US self-pay zirconia crowns typically run $1,000–1,800. |
| Executive Cardiac Screening | Cardiology | $450 – $1,400Indicative · unverified | Comparable US executive cardiac packages typically cost $2,000–5,000. |
| Coronary Angiography & Stenting | Cardiology | $1,600 – $4,200Indicative · unverified | US self-pay angiography with one stent typically runs $15,000–35,000. |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting | Cardiology | $14,000 – $30,000Indicative · unverified | US self-pay CABG typically runs $70,000–150,000. |
| Total Knee Replacement | Orthopedics | $7,500 – $15,000Indicative · unverified | US self-pay total knee replacement typically runs $30,000–50,000. |
| Total Hip Replacement | Orthopedics | $8,000 – $16,000Indicative · unverified | US self-pay total hip replacement typically runs $30,000–55,000. |
| IVF Treatment Cycle | Fertility & IVF | $5,000 – $12,000Indicative · unverified | US IVF typically costs $12,000–20,000 per cycle before medication. |
| Two-Week TCM Rehabilitation Programme | Traditional Chinese Medicine | $900 – $3,000Indicative · unverified | Comparable multi-week integrative programmes in the US are rarely available and are priced per session. |
Ranges are compiled from public hospital price lists and international patient reports (2024–2025). They are not quotes and are not yet verified with a specific hospital for your case. Your final cost is confirmed in writing after the treating hospital reviews your records.
Why the gap is so wide
Four things decide your real number.
None of them are secrets. They are the same variables any hospital uses to price a case — the difference is that we tell you which ones apply before you fly.
Materials and brands
A Straumann or Nobel implant costs more than a domestic brand. Zirconia versus PFM crowns, cemented versus uncemented joints — the material line moves the total.
Imaging and workup
CBCT, MRI, PET-CT and pre-operative bloodwork are often billed separately. More complex cases need more imaging before anyone touches you.
Ward class and stay
Public hospitals price wards by class, from multi-bed to VIP single room. Extra nights and private rooms are the quiet reason a bill lands above the range.
Complications and revisions
Revision surgery, extra implants, extended antibiotics or a longer recovery all add cost. A plan should name this risk rather than pretend it does not exist.
Pricing questions
Straight answers.
Still unclear? Email [email protected] and ask. You will get a direct answer, not a sales call.
Are these prices real quotes?
No. They are indicative ranges compiled from public hospital price lists and international patient reports from 2024–2025. They have not been verified against a specific hospital for your case. Your final cost is confirmed in writing by the treating hospital after it reviews your records.
Why is there a range instead of one number?
Because the same procedure can differ substantially by implant brand, material, number of units, imaging needed, ward class and whether complications require extra treatment. A single number would be a marketing device, not a cost estimate.
What usually pushes me to the top of the range?
Premium implant brands or materials, additional imaging, a longer stay, private-room upgrades, multiple treatment sites, and any complication or revision work. We flag which of these are likely in your case before you travel.
Is there any fee to get a plan?
No. In this first phase, enquiries and written plans are free. We do not ask for a deposit and we do not charge for an online quote. If that changes, it will be stated in writing before you commit to anything.
Next step
Get a range that fits your case
Send your email and the treatment you are considering. We reply with an indicative range, what is included, and the specific factors that would push you to the top end.
Prefer email? Write to [email protected]
China Med Buddy is an independent coordination service. We are not a hospital, clinic or medical provider, and nothing on this site is medical advice. All prices shown are indicative public ranges, not quotes. Final suitability, treatment and cost are determined by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.