Below Knee post-slab Cost in India (2026)
For below knee post-slab, under the CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025 (semi-private ward). Tier I city at an NABH hospital: ₹5,000.
≈ $52.66 in Tier IOfficial CGHS name: Below Knee post-slab.
The same below knee post-slab costs 32% less at a non-NABH hospital in a Tier III city than at an NABH hospital in a Tier I city.
of the other 126 rates in Orthopaedics. The most expensive is Spinal Fixation Cervical at ₹1,52,000.
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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Below Knee post-slab: 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 below knee post-slab sits among Orthopaedics rates
Position 26 of 127 by Tier I NABH rate. One of the more affordable items in this specialty.
Other Orthopaedics rates near this price
| Procedure | Tier I NABH | Tier III non-NABH |
|---|---|---|
| Application of Functional Cast Brace | ₹4,000 | ₹2,720 |
| Conservative Plaster of Paris (POP) | ₹4,000 | ₹2,720 |
| Colles Fracture - Full plaster | ₹4,500 | ₹3,060 |
| Plaster Work | ₹5,000 | ₹3,400 |
| Tube Plaster (or plaster cylinder) | ₹5,000 | ₹3,400 |
| Above knee full plaster | ₹5,000 | ₹3,400 |
| Aspiration & Intra Articular Injections | ₹5,000 | ₹3,400 |
| Spinal Injections | ₹5,000 | ₹3,400 |
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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.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error