How much does a bone X-ray cost?
The cost of orthopedic imaging ranges from approximately 100 to 200 yuan. The fees vary depending on different examination parts and hospitals. Besides, when undergoing orthopedic imaging, patients may need to undergo additional examinations such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), resulting in different costs based on the different examination items.
The cost of orthopedic imaging is assessed based on the examination part, position, and the hospital's charging standard. Generally, the cost of frontal and lateral views is relatively low, around 140 yuan in a tertiary hospital. If multiple parts need to be photographed, an additional 50 yuan will be charged for each part.
Orthopedic imaging examinations can be divided into X-ray, CT, and MRI. The examination time for X-ray is approximately 2 minutes, CT is around 5 minutes, and MRI takes approximately 10 minutes. The specific time to obtain the results depends on the size of the hospital and the number of patients undergoing the examination. After the doctor performs the examination, they need to review the images and generate corresponding reports, which takes time. Typically, X-ray results are available within about half an hour, CT results are available in approximately 2 hours, and MRI results may take half a day or a day.
