Hospital medical costs
Registration, specialist consultations, and case conferences
Imaging, labs, pathology, and functional testing
Surgery, treatment, admission, medication, and medical supplies
Pricing
Cost Notes and Budget Planning
Cross-border medical care does not follow one fixed price list. We usually review the case, hospital direction, and treatment goal first, then return a budget range. This page explains how the budget is built, what changes the total, and how payment is usually handled.
Pricing Notes
These three points come first
Budget is not a fixed table
Cross-border medical budgets cannot be decided by the disease name alone. Admission, surgery, hospital level, physician scheduling, and treatment stage all affect the final cost.
Range first, then detail
Before the case and hospital direction are confirmed, we usually provide a broad range first. After the hospital and specialty are confirmed, we break down consultations, tests, admission, and support services in more detail.
The explanation should be usable
What matters most is not terminology, but where the money goes, when it is paid, and whether more items may follow. That is how we organize the explanation.
Review first
We confirm the case and hospital direction before estimating the budget
Staged budgeting
Consultation, testing, admission, and follow-up are usually confirmed in stages
Actual-item basis
The total depends on the hospital, plan, admission days, and service setup
Cost breakdown
We can help organize cost items, payment timing, and receipts
Cost Structure
The total budget usually comes from these parts
Non-medical support costs
Pickup, lodging, interpretation, and accompaniment
Visa support, document preparation, and itinerary coordination
Lodging and transport setup when family members travel together
Later-stage costs
Post-op rechecks, follow-up visits, and stage reviews
Continued treatment, medication changes, or longer admission
Remote follow-up and file return after the patient goes home
Reference Pricing
Reference pricing for common treatments
The figures below are reference ranges for common treatments. Final pricing still depends on the case, hospital, treatment plan, and admission arrangement.
Oncology
| Treatment | China Reference | Overseas Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAR-T Cell Therapy | $150,000 - $200,000 | $450,000 | 55-67% |
| Proton Therapy (Full Course) | $35,000 - $45,000 | $120,000 | 63-71% |
| Heavy Ion Therapy | $40,000 - $50,000 | $130,000 | 62-69% |
| Targeted Therapy (Monthly) | $2,000 - $5,000 | $10,000 - $15,000 | 67-80% |
Cardiology
| Treatment | China Reference | Overseas Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Stent Surgery | $8,000 - $15,000 | $30,000 - $50,000 | 70-73% |
| Heart Bypass Surgery | $20,000 - $30,000 | $80,000 - $150,000 | 75-80% |
| TAVR Valve Replacement | $25,000 - $35,000 | $80,000 - $120,000 | 69-71% |
| Heart Transplant | $80,000 - $120,000 | $250,000 - $400,000 | 68-70% |
Neurology
| Treatment | China Reference | Overseas Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Tumor Resection | $15,000 - $25,000 | $50,000 - $100,000 | 70-75% |
| Deep Brain Stimulation | $20,000 - $30,000 | $60,000 - $100,000 | 67-70% |
| Spinal Surgery | $10,000 - $20,000 | $40,000 - $80,000 | 75% |
Organ Transplant
| Treatment | China Reference | Overseas Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney Transplant | $50,000 - $70,000 | $200,000 - $300,000 | 75-77% |
| Liver Transplant | $80,000 - $120,000 | $300,000 - $500,000 | 73-76% |
| Lung Transplant | $70,000 - $100,000 | $250,000 - $400,000 | 72-75% |
Budget Factors
These factors directly change the budget
The case itself
Even within the same disease type, different stages and treatment histories can change the budget significantly.
Hospital and specialty
General hospitals, specialist centers, international units, and standard clinics usually have different cost structures.
Treatment method
Outpatient assessment, systematic testing, surgery, admission, and long-term treatment each follow a different budget logic.
Length of stay
The stay length, need for rechecks, and whether family members travel together all affect the total budget.
Stage-Based Budget
We usually explain the budget by stage
Consultation stage
Usually focused on consultation, specialist review, and the first test plan
Suitable when the hospital direction is still being confirmed
Testing stage
Usually focused on imaging, pathology, labs, and specialty testing
Suitable when files are incomplete or the case needs re-evaluation
Admission and treatment stage
Usually focused on admission days, surgery or treatment plan, medication, and supplies
This stage changes the most and should be confirmed with the hospital plan
Recheck and post-return stage
Usually focused on follow-up visits, rechecks, file packaging, and remote follow-up
Suitable for patients who still need observation and staged follow-up
Optional Services
These items are usually arranged separately
Interpretation and accompaniment
Arranged separately according to language, visit frequency, and intensity of support.
Lodging and pickup
Arranged based on hospital location, stay length, and number of travelers.
International ward or single-room requests
Room resources vary by hospital and need separate confirmation.
Visa and document support
Arranged based on country, arrival timing, and file completeness.
Payment and Receipts
Payment Information
Common payment methods
Hospital cashier or official payment channels
Bank cards, international credit cards, or digital payment
Some service items can be paid stage by stage
Invoices and item lists
Hospital costs and service costs are organized separately
We can help package invoices, item lists, and payment records
If insurance reimbursement is needed, we review the required paperwork in advance
FAQ
Common questions about pricing
Can we get a budget estimate before all files are complete?
Yes, we can provide a broad range first, but not a precise breakdown. The more complete the files are, the closer the budget will be to the real setup.
Will it always be cheaper than local treatment?
Not always. It depends on the hospital, treatment plan, stay length, and support needs. We calculate based on the actual case instead of using a fixed ratio.
Is payment made all at once or in stages?
In most cases, payment is made stage by stage across consultation, testing, admission, and later arrangements. The exact setup depends on the hospital and service items.
What if the hospital adds tests or treatment during the process?
This is common in real treatment. We will sync the added items and the reason for them so the patient can decide whether to continue.
SANA
Send these details first
If you want a first budget range, you do not need to lock every detail immediately. Start by sending the case, goal, timing, and budget boundary, and we will first clarify the likely cost structure.
Medical files and the latest test results
The main current goal: diagnosis, surgery, treatment, or recheck
Expected arrival date and approximate length of stay
Whether family will travel together and whether lodging or interpretation is needed
Budget boundaries and any preference around city or hospital direction