Lung Perfusion Scan Cost in India (2026)
For lung perfusion scan, under the CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025. Tier I city at an NABH lab: ₹5,000.
≈ $52.66 in Tier IOfficial CGHS name: Lung Perfusion Scan.
The same lung perfusion scan costs 32% less at a non-NABH centre in a Tier III city than at an NABH centre in a Tier I city.
of the other 6 rates in Pulmonology (Lungs). The most expensive is Endo bronchial Ultrasound at ₹20,000.
What the Tier I NABH rate is worth in US dollars at today's reference rate. A useful anchor if you are comparing treatment abroad.
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Lung Perfusion Scan: CGHS rate in every city tier
| City tier | NABH hospital | Non-NABH hospital | NABH in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | ₹5,000 | ₹4,250 | $52.66 |
| Tier II | ₹4,500 | ₹3,825 | $47.40 |
| Tier III | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | $42.13 |
CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025. USD at ECB rate of 23 October 2026.
Where lung perfusion scan sits among Pulmonology (Lungs) rates
Position 4 of 7 by Tier I NABH rate. Around the middle of this specialty.
Other Pulmonology (Lungs) rates near this price
| Test | Tier I NABH | Tier III non-NABH |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Function Test | ₹500 | ₹340 |
| 6 Minute Walk Test | ₹500 | ₹340 |
| FeNO Breathing Test | ₹720 | ₹490 |
| Lung Ventilation & Perfusion Scan | ₹6,000 | ₹4,080 |
| Video Bronchoscopy with BAL | ₹11,000 | ₹7,480 |
| Endo bronchial Ultrasound | ₹20,000 | ₹13,600 |
What else costs about ₹5,000?
Items from other specialties with a CGHS Tier I NABH rate within 25% of this one.
Other rates mentioning perfusion
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Sources
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CGHS Rate List (revised rates, CGHS O.M. F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024 dated 03.10.2025, effective 13.10.2025). cghs.mohfw.gov.in/AHIMSG5/hissso/cghsRateListLogin. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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