Proton therapy cost in China
Reported Proton therapy prices in China range from about $39,155 to $43,662 (USD) across 1 sourced entry (2023). Sources differ; we never average them.
All entries
| Amount | City / hospital | Includes | Patient type | Year | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¥278,000 to ¥310,000 about $39,155 to $43,662 | shanghai · shanghai-proton-heavy-ion-center | 278,000 yuan flat proton/heavy-ion treatment fee, unchanged since 2015 (low end), About 310,000 yuan total including hospitalization, examinations and nursing (high end), Not covered by basic public medical insurance at time of report | unknown | 2023 | Global Times | Reported Last verified |
What to watch
- Includes differ: some entries cover the treatment only, others the whole journey
- International-department pricing differs from local self-pay pricing
- Currency conversions carry the rate date of the entry; recheck before budgeting
Sources
- China's first hospital with heavy ion, proton radiotherapies sets new records for patients treated
“The total cost is approximately 310,000 yuan ($45,018) including a flat rate of heavy ion and proton treatment cost (278,000 yuan), costs of hospitalization, medical examinations and nursing care, etc, which has not been increased since the hospital opened in 2015 in order not to increase the financial burden on patients, the Global Times learned from the hospital.”
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