How much does a routine physical examination cost

For basic routine physical examinations for ordinary healthy people, the price of public primary hospitals (community and secondary hospitals) is generally in the range of 300-800 yuan, and the price of chain private physical examination institutions for the same package ranges from 400-1,200 yuan. The specific price will fluctuate depending on the city, examination items, and institution level.

I just helped my cousin who just joined the company to get a physical examination last week, and chose a public community health service center near my home. The items include the most basic height and weight, medical and surgical examinations, routine hematuria, liver function tests, and chest X-ray. All of them cost only 260 yuan. The electronic report was issued the next day, which fully met the company's entry requirements.

Of course, this price is only at the basic level. If there are additional screening needs, there is quite a lot of room for price fluctuations. For example, office workers over 30 years old who often stay up late and eat takeout every meal will take the initiative to add Helicobacter pylori insufflation test and thyroid color ultrasound. These two items add up to nearly 200 yuan more. If you want to replace the high-radiation ordinary chest X-ray with a low-dose spiral CT that is more suitable for screening early lung cancer, the total price will be 1,000 yuan.

Nowadays, everyone has their own preferences when choosing a medical examination institution. Some people choose the public tertiary hospitals. They feel that the doctors are highly professional and the results are reliable. The disadvantages are that it is difficult to get an appointment and the queues are long. The price of the same item is about 20% more expensive than that of the secondary hospitals. Last year, the basic physical examination I did at the tertiary hospitals added blood lipids and blood sugar screening. When I paid, It cost more than 870. For the same package, I saw a private medical examination institution near my home hold a store celebration event for only 699. However, friends who have done it in the past said that doctors in private institutions feel more process-oriented during physical examinations. It only takes tens of seconds to touch the abdomen and check the thyroid gland. They are not as careful as the doctors in the top three hospitals who ask questions carefully and check thoroughly.

I also have to remind you not to step into the trap. Nowadays, you can easily buy a "full physical examination" package for 99 yuan online. If you go in and take a look, you will know that the core items are very low. There is only one liver function test, and there is not even a basic chest X-ray. It is useless whether it is for employment or to check your health status. It is a pure waste of money. On the other hand, there is no need to spend thousands on a “luxury physical examination package.” Many packages include a full set of tumor markers and a full set of genetic tests, which are of low necessity for ordinary healthy people with no family history or underlying diseases, and are considered over-consumption.

If you really want to choose, it is better to clarify your needs first, whether it is basic items that are just needed for employment, daily health screening, or special reviews for basic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Choosing items based on your needs is the most cost-effective. There is really no need to focus on the price, be greedy for cheap, or blindly choose expensive ones.