HIDA Scan Cost in India - Starting from ₹4000

A Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid Scan, or the HIDA scan, is a diagnostic imaging procedure used to examine the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts for any problem. A HIDA scan is otherwise also known as hepatobiliary scintigraphy or cholescintigraphy.

Why is a HIDA Scan performed?

The gallbladder is an organ located in the upper right part of the abdomen, beneath the liver and is responsible for storing the bile fluid required by the liver for breaking down fats and aiding in digestion. 

A HIDA scan is usually prescribed and done to evaluate certain parameters and ensure that the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts are functioning well. A HIDA scan may be done for the following purposes

1. To check the result of a liver transplant. 
2. To measure gallbladder ejection fraction (the gallbladder’s rate of releasing bile)
3. To examine the path from the liver to the small intestine where the bile movement occurs and track the bile flow. 
4. To assess the liver’s functioning and bile excretion 
5. To check the cause behind the pain experienced by the patient on the right side of the abdomen
6. To determine the cause of jaundice

Various factors govern the costs of HIDA scan in India. However, the cost of a HIDA scan in India is not fixed and changes depending upon state, city and even hospital. 

Every hospital or diagnostic centre has its own cost for performing a HIDA scan. Usually, the HIDA scan cost in India ranges somewhere between ₹ 4,000 to ₹ 6,000. However, there may be an increase or decrease in the mentioned range depending on where the HIDA scan is conducted. For example, if a HIDA scan is conducted at a hospital, then the doctor’s fees, along with the scan cost will be added to the final bill. On the other hand, if a HIDA scan is done at a diagnostic centre, then the bill will be processed only for the HIDA scan. 

The cost of a HIDA scan may differ from one city to another in India, depending on the various factors. The doctor's charge varies from hospital to hospital, city to city and state to state; the cost of a HIDA scan also varies. Several factors that determine how much a HIDA scan costs in India include the following, 

1. The general hospital charges 
2. The state, city and locality where the hospital is situated at
3. The type of hospital (Government or Private)
4. In the case of a separate diagnostic centre 
5. Offers available in the hospital or diagnostic centre 
6. The fees charged by the doctor 
7. The cost of the materials used 

City	HIDA Scan Cost (Approx.)
Delhi	₹ 4,800 to ₹ 6,000
Mumbai	₹ 4,700 to ₹ 6,000
Gurgaon	₹ 4,800 to ₹ 6,000
Bangalore	₹ 5,000 to ₹ 6,500
Noida	₹ 4,800 to ₹ 6,000
Chennai	₹ 4,300 to ₹ 6,000

Whether the charges of a HIDA scan can be covered by the insurance policy depends on the type of policy purchased by the patient. Usually a health insurance policy does cover the expenses of the diagnostic tests conducted. For example, if the patient has an OPD (outpatient department) insurance, then the cost for scans will be covered by the insurance without the need of admitting the patient in the hospital.

HIDA scans are usually safe and help diagnose conditions or diseases like cholecystitis, gallbladder stones, biliary atresia, or biliary leakage. It is vital to inform the doctor about the medicines and supplements you take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before undergoing the HIDA scan procedure. 

At HexaHealth, we ensure that our patients are given excellent healthcare services at affordable prices, as we believe that our patients are our top priority. To get a HIDA scan done at an affordable cost, get in touch with us, as we at HexaHealth believe in providing the best to our patients at reasonable prices and without any hassle.