Clear, upfront CT scan cost in Hyderabad — by body part and scan type. CION arranges your scan at a vetted partner imaging centre, shares an indicative price before you book, and has oncology specialists on hand to read it in the right clinical context. Share your prescription for a free, no-obligation estimate.
A CT scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles and uses a computer to build detailed, cross-sectional pictures of bones, organs, soft tissues and blood vessels. Doctors rely on it to investigate symptoms, confirm a diagnosis, check the extent of an injury or infection, plan treatment, and follow up on conditions including cancer.
In a large city like Hyderabad, CT scans are widely available — but prices and quality differ from one centre and locality to another, whether you are in Kukatpally, Ameerpet, Banjara Hills, Secunderabad or elsewhere. That can make it hard to know what a fair price is, or whether you are getting the right scan for your needs.
CION Cancer Clinics operates centres across Hyderabad, supported by a wider network of 35+ partner centres across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. We help you arrange the CT scan your doctor has advised at a vetted partner imaging centre near you, share an indicative price before you book, and make sure your scan is read in the right clinical context — with our oncology team available if the findings need a specialist's eye.
CT is one of the most important imaging tools in cancer care. The U.S. National Cancer Institute notes that CT scans are routinely used to detect and locate tumours, to check whether cancer has spread, and to monitor how well treatment is working.
There is no single fixed price for a CT scan. What you pay depends on the body part examined, whether contrast dye is used, the type and quality of the scanner, and the centre and locality. The guide below covers common CT scans, with prices rounded to the nearest ₹100. Your exact, confirmed price is shared once we review your prescription — so there are no surprises.
| CT scan type | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| CT 3D — One Region | ₹3,800 |
| CT Aortogram | ₹6,900 |
| CT Whole Abdomen (Plain) | ₹4,400 |
| CT Abdomen Angiography | ₹6,900 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis (Triple Phase) | ₹8,600 |
| CT Brain Angiography | ₹6,900 |
| CT Brain (Plain) | ₹1,300 |
| CT Carotid Angiography | ₹8,600 |
| CT Cervical Spine (Plain) | ₹3,500 |
| CT Chest (Plain) | ₹4,000 |
| CT Cisternography | ₹3,800 |
| CT Colonoscopy (Virtual) | ₹7,500 |
| CT Congenital Heart | ₹6,900 |
| CT Coronary Angiography | ₹9,800 |
| CT Coronary Calcium Scoring | ₹3,400 |
| CT Denta-CT (Dental CT) | ₹2,300 |
| CT Dorsal Spine (Plain) | ₹3,500 |
| CT EC&IC / Carotid / Brain Angio | ₹10,900 |
| CT Joint (Plain) | ₹2,300 |
| CT Lumbar Spine (Plain) | ₹3,500 |
| CT Mandible (Plain) | ₹2,500 |
| CT Mastoid | ₹2,500 |
| CT Maxilla | ₹2,500 |
| CT Myelogram | ₹6,900 |
| CT Neck (Plain) | ₹2,900 |
| CT Orbits (Plain) | ₹2,000 |
| CT Pelvis (Plain) | ₹2,500 |
| CT Peripheral Angiography (incl. Contrast) | ₹9,800 |
| CT PNS / Sinus (Axial & Coronal) | ₹1,500 |
| CT PNS / Sinus (Coronal) | ₹1,200 |
| CT Pulmonary Angiography | ₹9,800 |
| CT Renal Angiography | ₹9,800 |
| CT Scanogram | ₹1,800 |
| CT Temporal Bone (Plain) | ₹2,500 |
| CT Triple Rule-Out Study | ₹19,000 |
| CT Upper Abdomen (Plain) | ₹2,600 |
| CT Virtual Bronchoscopy | ₹5,800 |
| CT Wrist | ₹2,300 |
| CT KUB (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder) | ₹2,500 |
| CT RFA of Osteoid Osteoma | ₹63,300 |
| CT Scan Anaesthesia (add-on) | ₹2,300 |
| CT Sialogram | ₹6,900 |
| CT Sinogram | ₹2,900 |
| CT Urogram | ₹2,500 |
| Scan type | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| 3D CBCT Dental Scan — One Volume | ₹1,000 |
| 3D CBCT Scan — Both Jaws | ₹3,300 |
| 3D CBCT Scan — Both TM Joints | ₹3,900 |
| 3D CBCT Scan — Full Mouth | ₹3,100 |
| 3D CBCT Scan — Mandible (Lower Jaw) | ₹2,200 |
| 3D CBCT Scan — Maxilla (Upper Jaw) | ₹2,200 |
| 3D CBCT Scan — Single TM Joint | ₹2,200 |
All prices shown are indicative and may change based on the centre, the exact scan protocol and the use of contrast. Confirmed pricing is provided after your prescription is reviewed.
CION arranges CT scans through trusted partner imaging centres across Hyderabad, so you can choose the one closest to you. Call 18002028726 and we’ll guide you to the earliest available appointment.
These are partner diagnostic centres within the CION network. Toll-free booking: 18002028726.
Bring your prescription. Our team helps you understand it — and you're welcome to a free written second opinion before you spend on any scan.
A plain scan, also called NCCT (non-contrast computed tomography), uses X-rays alone. It is commonly used for bones, head injuries and kidney stones. A contrast scan, or CECT (contrast-enhanced computed tomography), uses a dye given by mouth or injection to make blood vessels, soft tissues and abnormal areas such as tumours show up more clearly.
According to RadiologyInfo.org (from the Radiological Society of North America and the American College of Radiology), contrast can significantly improve the clarity of soft-tissue and vascular detail. Your doctor decides whether contrast is needed based on what they are looking for.
CT scans are usually described in two ways: by whether contrast is used, and by the part of the body examined.
A PET-CT scan is a separate, advanced nuclear-imaging test used mainly in cancer staging and follow-up. If your doctor has advised a PET-CT rather than a standard CT, see our dedicated guide: PET-CT Scan Cost in Hyderabad.
You lie on a motorised table that moves slowly through a ring-shaped scanner while the X-ray system rotates around you. The scan is painless, and you will be asked to stay still and sometimes briefly hold your breath so the images are clear. If your scan needs contrast, the dye is given by injection, by mouth, or both. The actual scanning usually takes only a few minutes.
CT scans use a small, carefully controlled dose of radiation. For the vast majority of people, the benefit of an accurate diagnosis far outweighs the small risk involved, and scanners are operated to keep the dose as low as reasonably achievable, in line with radiation-safety norms set by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) in India. Scans are recommended only when the information they provide is genuinely useful for your care.
Most CT scan listings you find online are run by booking portals competing purely on discounts. CION is different. We are an oncology network, so when you arrange a CT scan through us, you are not just booking a slot — you are getting your scan organised through a vetted partner imaging centre and read in a proper clinical context, with cancer specialists on hand if the findings need closer attention.
This matters most when a CT scan is being used to investigate, stage or follow up a possible cancer, where the quality of the scan and the experience of the person interpreting it can make a real difference to what happens next.
These tests are not interchangeable. A CT scan is fast and excellent for bone, chest and emergency imaging. An MRI uses magnets rather than X-rays and is often better for soft tissues, the brain and the spine. A PET-CT is a specialised scan used mainly to stage cancer and check treatment response. If you are unsure which scan you actually need, our team can help you understand your prescription — and you are welcome to a free written second opinion before you spend on any scan.
This page is the hub for CT scan costs in Hyderabad. For a specific scan, comparison or concern, these guides go deeper:
This page is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. CT scan prices shown are indicative and may vary by centre, scan protocol and use of contrast. Always follow the advice of a qualified doctor regarding whether a scan is needed and how to interpret the results.
Hear from the patients and families who came to CION for diagnosis, imaging and cancer care — in their own words.
The cost of a CT scan in Hyderabad depends mainly on the body part being scanned, whether contrast dye is used, the type of scanner, and the centre and locality. Because of this, prices vary from one scan and centre to another. CION shares an indicative price upfront once your prescription is reviewed, so you know what to expect before you book.
CT stands for Computed Tomography (also called a CAT scan, for Computerised Axial Tomography). It uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed, cross-sectional images of the inside of your body, far more detailed than a plain X-ray.
A plain scan (NCCT, non-contrast) uses X-rays alone and is often used for bones, head injuries and stones. A contrast scan (CECT) uses an iodine-based dye to make blood vessels, soft tissues and abnormal areas such as tumours stand out more clearly. Your doctor decides which one is needed.
A CT scan uses a small, carefully controlled dose of radiation. For most people the diagnostic benefit far outweighs the small risk, and modern scanners are set up to keep the dose as low as reasonably achievable, in line with radiation-safety guidance from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). Tell your doctor if you are, or might be, pregnant.
The scan itself usually takes only a few minutes. If contrast dye is used, allow extra time for preparation and the injection, so the overall visit may take a little longer.
For a plain scan you usually do not need to fast. For a contrast scan, you may be asked not to eat for a few hours beforehand. Follow the specific instructions you are given when you book.
Yes. CT is widely used to detect, locate and measure tumours and to check whether cancer has spread, as well as to monitor how treatment is working. Depending on the situation, your doctor may combine it with other tests such as MRI, a PET-CT scan or a biopsy.
CT uses X-rays and is fast and excellent for bone, chest and emergencies. MRI uses magnets and radio waves and is often better for soft tissues, the brain and the spine. The two are complementary; your doctor chooses based on what needs to be seen.
When a CT scan is medically necessary, it may be covered under many health-insurance and TPA policies, often as part of a hospitalisation or investigation claim. Coverage and cashless eligibility vary by policy, so it is best to check with your insurer.
Reports are typically ready the same day or by the next day, depending on the scan and the centre. More complex studies may take a little longer.
Yes. A CT scan is a prescribed investigation, so you will need a referral or prescription from a doctor. If you have been advised a CT scan and are not sure which one, our team can help you understand it and offer a free written second opinion.
