NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Nov 22 (NVI): In a significant step towards improving access to advanced medical care services in Jammu and Kashmir, the elected government today announced the official rates for PET scans and CBCT machine charges for all government run hospitals and health institutions of Health and Medical Education department except SKIMS.
As per the government order issued by Health and Medical Education department, the rates per scan/test for, 1.PET Scan Whole Body will be Rs. 10,000, 2.PET scan Cardiac metabolism is Rs. 4000, 3.PET guided Biopsy is Rs. 1200, 4.PET scan review from outside is Rs. 600 5. CBCT machine charges is Rs. 1200.
This significant step has been taken by the government with an aim to provide more affordable diagnostic services to patients, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.(News Vibes of India)
