Cost guide
How much does a PET-CT scan cost in China?
At a public hospital in Beijing, the hospital's fee for a PET-CT scan is capped at ¥2,500 (about $371) for one area and ¥5,000 (about $741) for the whole body. These are official maximum prices: a hospital may charge less, never more.
How much is a PET-CT scan in China? The short answer
With us, the hospital fee, booking, the English report and the DICOM files are included in one all-in price:
From $600 USD, all-in
One area: the hospital fee, booking, the English report and your DICOM files. Torso and whole-body scans are quoted on top.
The hospital part is capped by Beijing's official price schedule at ¥2,500 (about $371). Official fees →
PET-CT price in China: the official hospital fees
The maximum each public hospital in Beijing may charge, under the schedule in force since 31 August 2025.
| Service | Unit | Maximum fee | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET-CT, one areaTwo or more areas are charged as whole body. | per area | ¥2,500 | $371 |
| PET-CT, torso | per exam | ¥4,000 | $593 |
| PET-CT, whole bodyTorso fee plus the ¥1,000 whole-body add-on. | per exam | ¥5,000 | $741 |
| Outpatient consultation, tertiary hospitalPlus ¥10 (associate chief physician), ¥30 (chief physician) or ¥50 (renowned specialist). | per visit | ¥50 | $7 |
US dollar figures at ¥6.7468 to $1, the official central parity rate on 23 September 2026, rounded to the nearest dollar.
International departments in Beijing's pilot hospitals set their own prices and are not covered by these caps. Your quote states which department your scan is booked in.
What the cost of a PET-CT scan in China includes
- Included
- The hospital's fee for the scan, booking the appointment, the English translation of the report with the Chinese original, and your images as DICOM files.
- Quoted on top
- Torso and whole-body scans. Your written quote lists each one before you commit.
- Not included
- Flights, accommodation, local transport and any follow-up care.
What a PET-CT scan is and how to prepare →
PET-CT scan cost in China: common questions
How much is a PET-CT scan in China?
With us, a PET-CT of one area starts from $600 all-in, including the hospital fee, booking, the English report and the DICOM files. The official Beijing hospital fee is ¥2,500 (about $371) for one area and ¥5,000 (about $741) for the whole body.
How much does a whole-body PET-CT cost in China?
The official Beijing hospital fee for a whole-body PET-CT is at most ¥5,000 (about $741): the torso fee of ¥4,000 plus a ¥1,000 whole-body add-on. Two or more areas are charged as whole body. Whole-body scans are quoted on top of our one-area starting price.
Is the radiotracer included in the PET-CT price?
The official fee covers giving the radiotracer, the scan and the report. Whether the radiotracer itself is billed separately can differ by hospital, so your written quote states it either way.