Bhopal: JP Hospital Introduces Affordable MRI Services With State-Of-The-Art 1.5 Tesla Machine; Check Full Rate List Below

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI machine has been installed at JP District Hospital, offering a significant upgrade to the hospital's diagnostic services. Previously, the hospital only had a CT scan facility, with no MRI services available.

The new MRI machine will be inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Wednesday. Public Health and Medical Education Department, in collaboration with Krishna Diagnostic Limited, will operate the MRI facility under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

The rates for MRI services will be considerably lower than those under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), making the service more accessible to a wider range of patients. Dr. Rakesh Shrivastava, Civil Surgeon at JP Hospital, told Free Press that for patients with Ayushman cards, MRI services will be provided free of charge.

For Above Poverty Line (APL) cardholders, there will be a 33% discount. While the market rate for a brain MRI is around Rs 8,000, the cost at JP Hospital will be only Rs 1,300, offering a significant financial relief to patients. With the addition of the MRI facility, JP Hospital aims to enhance its healthcare services, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

RATE CHART

MRI CGHS JP Hospital

Brain plain Rs 1998 Rs 1338

Knee Plain Rs 2125 Rs1423

Shoulder Plain Rs 2600 Rs 1741

Cervical/Cervico Dorsal Rs 4000 Rs2679

Lumber/Lumbo Sacral Rs 2125 Rs1423

Whole Body Rs5100 Rs3415

Both shoulder Joints Rs 4000 Rs2679

Abdomen Rs 4500 Rs 3014

Ankle joints Rs 4500 Rs 3014