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Maharashtra Caps Cancer Scan Costs for Patients
31 Oct
Summary
- PET-CT scan costs fixed at ₹10,250 for government facilities.
- Contrast agent charges standardized for CT and MRI scans.
- New rates apply to government hospitals and PPP model facilities.
In a significant move to ease the financial burden on cancer patients, the Maharashtra government has fixed the price for PET-CT scans at government hospitals and those operating under public-private partnerships (PPP) to ₹10,250. This rate includes the radiotracer FDG and contrast agents, where necessary, representing a 50% concession on existing package rates.
This decision aims to make PET-CT scans, a crucial investigation for cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment assessment, more affordable. The standardized pricing will benefit patients not eligible for government health schemes like MJPJAY and PMJAY. The order exclusively applies to government and PPP facilities, not private hospitals.
Furthermore, the state medical education department has capped the charges for contrast agents used in CT and MRI scans. For CT scans, the fixed rates are ₹420 for 50 ml and ₹830 for 100 ml. MRI scans using gadolinium-based contrast will cost ₹950 for 10 ml. This standardization addresses previous complaints about varying charges.
Patients will be categorized into three groups: those receiving free treatment, paying patients, and referred patients. Beneficiaries of MJPJAY and PMJAY will continue to receive these investigations free of charge. Non-eligible patients will pay the revised fixed rates. Hospitals must maintain detailed records and display rates prominently to ensure compliance.
