Procedures · 2026 pricing
What does treatment in China
actually cost?
Real all-in pricing, length of stay, recovery, and quality data for the most-asked-about procedures at Class A hospitals in China. Each page links to the relevant self-assessment, partner hospitals, and a structured cost comparison versus US, UK, and Australia.
Total knee replacement (TKA) in China
Class A orthopaedic centres in China perform total knee arthroplasty with international-brand implants (Zimmer, Stryker, DePuy) at roughly one-third of US private-pay pricing.
Orthopaedics · Joint replacementTotal hip replacement (THA) in China
Total hip arthroplasty at Class A orthopaedic centres in China — direct anterior, posterior, and minimally invasive approaches available with international-brand prostheses at substantially lower cost than Western private rates.
Cardiology · Cardiac surgeryCoronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in China
CABG at Fuwai Hospital and other Class A cardiac centres — globally-leading volume, modern off-pump and minimally invasive techniques, all-in cost approximately one-fifth of US private rates.
Reproductive medicineIVF + ICSI in China for international patients
Standard IVF + ICSI cycle at Class A reproductive medicine centres (PKU Third, Renji) for international patients — USD 5,500–9,500 all-in including stimulation medications, vs USD 18,000–30,000 US private rates.
OphthalmologyLASIK / SMILE / ICL refractive surgery in China
Bilateral SMILE, LASIK, and phakic ICL at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Aier Eye Hospital, and other Class A ophthalmology centres — substantially lower cost than US/EU private rates with the same equipment platforms.
Dermatology · AestheticFUE hair transplant in China
Hospital-based FUE hair transplant at Class A dermatology centres — Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Beijing Yanli, regulated facilities only. USD 7,500–13,500 for a 3,000-graft session vs USD 18,000–30,000 US.
Bariatric surgerySleeve gastrectomy / bariatric surgery in China
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Class A bariatric centres — multidisciplinary workup, structured 12-month follow-up, USD 9,500–14,000 all-in vs USD 18,000–28,000 US private rates.
DentistryAll-on-4 dental implants in China
Full-arch and All-on-4 implant rehabilitation at academic dental hospitals (PKU Stomatology, Shanghai Ninth) — international-brand implants (Straumann, Nobel Biocare), USD 14,000–22,000 per arch vs USD 25,000–45,000 US.
OphthalmologyCataract surgery in China
Phacoemulsification cataract surgery with premium IOL options at Class A ophthalmology centres — Zhongshan Ophthalmic, Aier Eye Hospital network. Per-eye USD 1,500–3,500 with international IOLs.
Oncology · Radiation oncologyProton therapy and heavy-ion therapy in China
Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Hospital (SPHIC) operates one of the largest dual proton + carbon-ion centres in Asia. Proton therapy USD 35,000–55,000 vs USD 90,000–140,000 US.
Orthopaedics · SpineLumbar microdiscectomy in China
Lumbar microdiscectomy at Class A spine centres — minimally invasive endoscopic and microscopic options, all-in USD 4,500–7,500 vs USD 25,000–60,000 US private.
Frequently asked
- Are these all-in prices?
- Yes. Pricing bands include pre-op workup, procedure, anaesthesia, inpatient admission, international-brand implants where applicable, and 12-month telehealth follow-up. Excludes airfare and accommodation outside hospital.
- Do prices vary by city?
- Yes — tier-1 cities (Beijing, Shanghai) typically run 15–30% higher than tier-2 academic centres (Chengdu, Hangzhou) for the same Class A standard of care. The right city depends on procedure complexity.
- How do I get a written quote?
- Submit your case to a coordinator with recent imaging and medical records via the booking page. Within 5 business days you receive a written itemised quote from a Class A partner hospital.
- What's included for international patients?
- Coordinator and interpreter coverage, hospital-pharmacy pricing on medications, single-room inpatient accommodation, same-day translated discharge documentation, structured 12-month follow-up. Direct insurance billing available with major international insurers.