Quick answer: There is no single national foreign-patient healthcare tariff. Compare a named service and written scope, then separate clinical, coordination and travel costs.
Total healthcare budget: what to confirm
| Decision | Confirmation to request |
|---|---|
| Clinical fees | Consultation, exact examinations or treatment stages. |
| Support | Included accompaniment and translation versus optional additions. |
| Travel | Transport and accommodation outside the medical quote. |
| Changes | Payment terms, extra-service approval and cancellation costs. |
There is no single national medical-care price. City, provider, department, appointment type and examination scope affect the total. Use an itemised quote rather than a headline to plan your budget.
AccessChinaMed starting references
| Service | Starting reference | Scope to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Health screening | From US$316 | Named hospital package, eligibility and complete list; specific hospital packages have their own prices. |
| Dental care | From US$550 | Assessment and agreed services; treatment separately quoted. |
| Eye care | From US$100 | General or specialist appointment and included examinations. |
| Diagnostics | From US$199 | Exact examination, region, protocol, required order and records. |
These are enquiry starting references, not hospital tariffs, guaranteed bundles or prices for every treatment. Review service scope.
Hospital package prices are separate
MyChinaCheckup’s current Shanghai catalogue lists packages from US$320 at Huadong Main and from US$480 at Renji East. Do not apply the US$316 starting reference to the current Renji package. Compare named health-check examples.
Build the complete visit budget
- Separate the named medical service from approved additions, medicines and follow-up.
- Identify coordination, accompaniment, report translation and image access.
- Budget transport, accommodation and extra visits separately unless included.
- Agree payment recipient, currency, documents and cancellation conditions.
Questions about this topic
What should an itemised quote show?
The provider, examinations, included support, total, currency, payment recipient, extras and cancellation terms.
Are website prices official nationwide hospital tariffs?
No. Starting references and catalogue examples have a specific scope and require reconfirmation.
How are additional examinations charged?
Their scope and price should be explained and agreed separately before proceeding.
Does overseas insurance coverage guarantee direct billing?
No. Coverage, pre-authorisation, direct billing and reimbursement must be checked separately.
Content reviewed: 11 October 2026 by Steven, International Patient Coordinator. This review covers coordination scope and consistency, not clinical endorsement. Editorial policy · 100 planning questions · Shanghai appointment planning.