Cost comparison · China vs United Kingdom
CABG: China vs United Kingdom
UK patients use China as a private alternative to NHS waitlists — particularly for elective orthopedics and bariatric surgery, with all-in pricing 50–70% below UK private rates. Below is the procedure-specific cost band, what each price includes, and the line-by-line difference.
Side-by-side cost
All-in international-patient pricing in USD. Final quote depends on case complexity, implant choice and length of stay.
| Country | Typical price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (Class A) | 22,000 – 35,000 | Three-vessel CABG, all-in including ICU |
| United Kingdom | 30,000 – 50,000 | — |
What's included in the China price
- Pre-op coronary angiography review and surgical planning
- Off-pump or on-pump CABG per surgeon recommendation
- Internal mammary artery + radial / saphenous conduits
- ICU admission and 7–10 day inpatient stay
- Cardiac rehabilitation initiation
- 12-month telehealth follow-up with the surgical team
Length of stay
21–28 days in country. Fly-home clearance typically at day 21–28 post-procedure.
Outcomes signal
- Fuwai NCCD performs over 14,000 cardiac surgeries per year — one of the highest-volume centres globally
- 30-day mortality at top Class A centres consistent with STS benchmarks (under 2% for elective isolated CABG)
- Off-pump CABG available for selected patients to reduce neurocognitive risk
- Minimally invasive direct CABG (MIDCAB) for selected single-vessel LAD disease
Frequently asked
- How much cheaper is cabg in China vs United Kingdom?
- CABG in China typically costs $22,000–$35,000 USD all-in, vs $30,000–$50,000 USD in United Kingdom — a saving of roughly -17–56% before travel.
- What's included in the China price?
- Pre-op coronary angiography review and surgical planning; Off-pump or on-pump CABG per surgeon recommendation; Internal mammary artery + radial / saphenous conduits; ICU admission and 7–10 day inpatient stay; Cardiac rehabilitation initiation; 12-month telehealth follow-up with the surgical team.
- Are clinical outcomes comparable?
- Fuwai NCCD performs over 14,000 cardiac surgeries per year — one of the highest-volume centres globally 30-day mortality at top Class A centres consistent with STS benchmarks (under 2% for elective isolated CABG) Class A international departments report outcomes comparable to OECD benchmarks for elective procedures.
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