TOP 5 AFFORDABLE CT SCAN RATES for CHEST & UPPER ABDOMEN [both with CONTRAST]... as of JULY 2013!!!

A CT SCAN procedure in the Philippines is no cheap change. For a regular person, they cost an arm & a leg, regardless of whether they have insurance or not [& unfortunately, I've still yet to come across a "free-ct-scan-program", despite my seemingly never-ending search online]. However, my efforts have not gone to waste ^_^!

So, here is a list of the TOP 5 AFFORDABLE PLACES TO GO TO & THEIR CORRESPONDING PRICES [although please note that I've included 7 different diagnostics centers, seeing as some of them share the exact same rates]. 2 prices are stated for each diagnostic center. The 1st one is the regular combined price for both procedures. While the 2nd one's the discounted price for PWDs &/or Senior Citizens [who are usually entitled to a 10%~20% discount if they present ID's].

• BDM San Juan [open 24hrs]                                         7,500php / PWD: 6,900php
- # 152-P F. Blumentritt St., corner R. Pascual St., Brgy. Batis, San Juan City, M.Mla. [tel: 654-3031 / 0906-423-6253]

• BDM Mandaluyong [open 24hrs]                                   7,500php / PWD: 6,900php
- # 1-D Miralen Bldg, Ligaya St., corner Boni Ave., Brgy. Plainview, Mandaluyong City [tel: 401-4850 / 534-5113]

• MEDISCAN Diagnostic Center [Mon-Sat, 6AM-6PM]     10,050php / PWD: 8,040php
- # 1344 Don Santiago Bldg., Taft Ave., Metro Manila   [tel: 404-2775 / 404-2737]

• NEW WORLD Diagnostic Center [Mon-Sat, 6AM-6PM] 10,050php / PWD: 8,040php
- # 205 D. Tuazon Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila       [tel: 790-8888 / 743-3960]

• BDM Pasig [open 24hrs]                                                 8,950php / PWD: 8,390php
- Unit # 16 G/F P & J Bldg., Pasig Blvd. Ext., Brgy. Bagong Ilog, Pasig City, M.Mla. [tel. 672-2138 / 672-2139]

• I-SCAN CT Diagnostic Center [Mon-Sat, 8AM-4PM]         8,800php / PWD: n/a :(
- # 86-B Malakas St., Brgy. Pinyahan, Quezon City, Metro Manila [tel: 927-3659]

• DE LOS SANTOS Medical Center [Mon-Sat, 8AM-5PM]               / PWD: 10,800php
- # 201 E. Rodriguez Blvd, Quezon City, M.Mla. [tel: 723-0041 to 54 / 723-4674 to 79]

Below is a map of, along with some pictures I've taken myself during my own CT SCan Session at, BDM San Juan. I chose this particular facility for it's closest proximity to my place. It's no "T.M.C", but it's clean &, most importantly, cheap ^_^! I mean, 7K+ is WAY CHEAPER than almost 30K :P!

*Need Latest Creatinine Results [not more than 1 week]

**Usually requires 6 to 12 hours fasting [both solid & liquid]

***There should be no other medical procedures done 24hrs prior

****Procedure Time takes about 30 to 45 minutes; 1 hour at the most

*****PWD or Persons W/ Disability discounts can only be availed w/ PWD ID

******Details as of July 2013; may change w/o prior notice. Please call first to confirm.

*******I've called over 4 dozen hospitals & diagnostics centers w/in Metro Manila in a span of almost an entire month! Believe me, these rates are the lowest I've seen on the internet! Next in line's 11,400php, highest I've come across is 25,661php! But please, feel free to do your own research if you wish. Who knows, perhaps you'll get lucky & find something cheaper ;-)