CT head (NCCT) price in Nepal
CT head (plain / NCCT)
Fast scan of the brain and skull, used after head injury, for sudden headache and suspected stroke.
- Lowest found
- NPR 3,000
- Highest found
- NPR 5,200
- Based on
- 5 prices from 5 centres
Hospitals charge in Nepali rupees (NPR). Conversions use Nepal Rastra Bank selling rates, 22/10/2026. Prices last reviewed 10/2026.
Prices by centre
Every figure below comes from a hospital or centre rate list. Click the source to check it. Prices can change, and some lists add a separate charge for contrast, film or the report.
| Centre | Type | Item on rate list | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal APF Hospital | Government | PLAIN CT HEAD | NPR 3,000 about US$20 | Price List - Nepal APF Hospital - Armed Police Force |
| TU Teaching Hospital (TUTH) | Teaching hospital | CT HEAD:PLAIN | NPR 3,200 about US$21 | Radiology Rate List, TU Teaching Hospital Checked 24 October 2026 |
| Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital | Teaching hospital | PLAIN CT SCAN OF HEAD | NPR 4,500 about US$30 | Nepal Medical College - General Rate List (PDF) |
| Vayodha Hospitals | Private | CT SCAN(HEAD PLAIN) | NPR 5,000 about US$33 | Rate List | Vayodha Hospitals |
| HAMS Hospital | Private | NCCT HEAD/BRAIN | NPR 5,200 about US$34 | HAMS Hospital Test List for Display (PDF) PDF uploaded January 2025 |
Compared with UK self pay prices
| Where | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu average | £21 | Published rate lists above |
| Cobalt Health, Cheltenham: CT, one part (from) | £492 | Cobalt Health scan pricing |
| New Victoria Hospital, Kingston: CT, one area (hospital fee) | £595 | New Victoria imaging prices |
| Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells: CT, one part (guide price) | £600 | Nuffield Health CT scan |
UK prices are the providers' published "from" prices. Remember to add flights and accommodation when comparing. Read the full UK comparison.
What to expect
How long it takes
About 5 to 10 minutes.
Preparation
No preparation for a plain scan.
Before you travel
Bring your referral letter, any previous scans and reports, a list of your medicines, and your passport. Confirm the price, whether the radiologist's report is included, and when it will be ready. Plan your scan trip.