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MRI (brain / spine / joint) cash
China — cash estimate
¥600 – ¥1,500
$90 – $224
per body part. 3.0T or contrast can reach ¥2,000+ ($299)
Estimate only, not a quote · Last checked Nov 6, 2026 · Source: DeepSeek estimate, via Billy, Nov 6, 2026 · Exchange rate ¥6.69 = $1 (Nov 5, 2026)
Lower end assumes domestic implants/materials, a regular public department and an uncomplicated case. Upper end assumes imported materials, robotic assistance, or an international department or private hospital. The range is wide — typical cost depends on implant/material and hospital tier.
United States
US price: not yet verified. We are adding US cash ranges for the first 20–30 procedures. We do not invent a US price.
Verified comparison available: knee MRI (no contrast, CPT 73721) — US median cash $1,855, middle 80% $584–$4,863; China public ¥400–700 (Shenzhen ¥505, Guangzhou ¥628.52). See the verified knee MRI page →
Wait time / days needed / what's included: not yet verified for this procedure. We only publish wait times where we have verified them — see Wait times.