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China Medical Cost Index 2026

Source: SSAnkang Health procedure database · 140 procedures · 50 JCI / tertiary-A hospitals · 17 cities · 105,830 beds · As of 2026-09-25 · License: CC-BY 4.0 (attribute ssankang.net).

Direct answer: In SSAnkang Health's 2026 index of 140 procedures, hospital-billed prices in China range from about USD 150 (TCM supportive care) to USD 250,000 (heart transplantation). The average procedure sits at USD 11,918–20,586 (min–max). Cardiology and oncology cluster around USD 17k–29k; IVF with PGT-A is USD 5,500–9,500; a single dental implant is USD 1,300–2,200.

140
procedures priced
50
hospitals (17 cities)
105,830
hospital beds
$150–250k
full price range (USD)

1. Cost by specialty (average of procedure ranges, USD)

SpecialtyProceduresAvg lowAvg high
Organ Transplant570,300123,200
Stem Cell Therapy624,50042,667
Oncology & Cancer Care2417,60228,600
Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery417,37535,750
Cardiology & Heart Surgery1316,92326,923
Neurosurgery & Brain Surgery715,71426,429
Orthopedics & Joint Surgery99,33315,167
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)47,12516,250
Dental & Oral Surgery66,68311,200
Pulmonology & Thoracic Medicine46,62512,750
Endocrinology & Diabetes44,5009,125
Urology64,0837,583
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery54,0007,800
IVF & Reproductive Medicine73,7867,014
Gastroenterology & Hepatology53,7606,860
Rehabilitation Medicine43,2006,750
Ophthalmology & Eye Surgery92,8785,256
Dermatology42,5005,625
Premium Health Screening71,2292,286
Traditional Chinese Medicine75431,257

2. Selected procedure price ranges (USD)

ProcedureLowHigh
Orthotopic Heart Transplantation150,000250,000
BCMA CAR-T Cell Therapy120,000200,000
CD19 CAR-T Cell Therapy110,000180,000
Living-Donor Liver Transplant95,000170,000
Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant65,000110,000
Living-Donor Kidney Transplant45,00075,000
Proton Beam Therapy38,00050,000
Bilateral STN DBS Implantation35,00065,000
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple)16,00028,000
Cochlear Implantation (imported device)15,00040,000
Off-Pump CABG (coronary bypass)15,00023,000
Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement11,00017,000
Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement11,00016,500
All-on-4 Full-Arch Dental Implant9,50016,000
IVF + ICSI Cycle (with PGT-A)5,5009,500
Single Straumann/Nobel Implant + Crown1,3002,200
Cardiac Risk Screening Package7001,300
Essential 1-Day Health Check500900

3. Hospital network by city (50 hospitals)

CityHospitals
Beijing12
Shanghai11
Guangzhou5
Hangzhou4
Shenzhen3
Chongqing · Wuhan · Chengdu2 each
Nanjing · Boao · Shenyang · Suzhou · Jinan · Xi'an · Changsha · Qingdao · Tianjin1 each

4. Frequently asked questions

How much does major surgery cost in China for international patients in 2026?
From about USD 150 (TCM supportive care) to USD 250,000 (heart transplantation). The average procedure is USD 11,918–20,586 (min–max).
What is the cost of cardiac bypass (CABG)?
Off-pump CABG is USD 15,000–23,000 at JCI/tertiary hospitals, typically 40–60% below US/EU prices.
How much does IVF cost in China?
IVF + ICSI with PGT-A: USD 5,500–9,500. Fertility specialty average: USD 3,786–7,014.
What does a dental implant cost?
A single Straumann/Nobel implant + crown: USD 1,300–2,200. All-on-4 full arch: USD 9,500–16,000.
Which cities are covered?
50 hospitals in 17 cities led by Beijing (12), Shanghai (11), Guangzhou (5), Hangzhou (4) and Shenzhen (3); 105,830 beds in total.

Methodology. Figures aggregate SSAnkang Health's procedure database (140 published procedures with USD price ranges, min and max) and published hospital records (50 JCI / tertiary-A hospitals, 17 cities, 105,830 beds) as of 2026-09-25. Prices are hospital-billed amounts in USD and exclude SSAnkang's coordination fee, international flights and destination-side costs. Ranges reflect hospital tier, city and device/import choice. This is a primary-source operational dataset, not a marketplace listing. Cite as “SSAnkang Health, China Medical Cost Index 2026 (accessed 2026-09-25)”.

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