The cost of an X-ray in Kenya varies depending on the type of X-ray, the location of the imaging center, and the patient's insurance coverage. However, on average, the cost of a simple X-ray can range from KES 500 to KES 2,000, while the cost of more complex X-rays, such as a CT scan, can be higher, ranging from KES 5,000 to KES 10,000 or more.
Here is a breakdown of the approximate cost of some common X-rays in Kenya:
Below is a table providing prices of chest x ray, hand x ray, stomach x ray, head x ray, and other body parts. The prices indicated reflect all major cities and towns in Kenya including Nairobi / Mombasa / Kisumu / Nakuru / Eldoret, Nyeri, Kisii, Murang'a
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X-Ray of Extremities |
Price (KES) |
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Hand |
1,000 - 1,500 |
|
Both Hands |
1,500 - 1,800 |
|
Digits |
1,000 - 1,500 |
|
Wrist |
8,000 - 15,000 |
|
Scaphoid views |
1,500 - 1,800 |
|
Forearm |
1,500 - 1,800 |
|
Both forearms |
2,500 - 2,800 |
|
Elbow |
2,000 - 2,800 |
|
Both elbows |
3,000 - 3,500 |
|
Humerus |
1,500 - 2,500 |
|
Both humeri |
2,500 - 2,800 |
|
Shoulder |
2,000 - 3,000 |
|
Both shoulders |
4,000 - 5,000 |
|
Clavicle |
1,000 - 1,500 |
|
Both clavicles |
1,500 - 1,800 |
|
Sternoclavicular joint |
2,000 - 3,000 |
|
Foot |
1,000 - 2,000 |
|
Both feet |
1,500 - 2,500 |
|
Ankle |
1,000 - 2,000 |
|
Both ankles |
1,500 - 2,500 |
|
Leg |
1,200 - 2,800 |
|
Both legs |
2,000 - 3,000 |
|
Knee |
1,200 - 2,800 |
|
Both knees |
1,800 - 3,000 |
|
Knee skyline view |
1,500 - 3,000 |
|
Both knees akyline view |
2,500 - 3,500 |
|
Femur |
1,500 - 3,000 |
|
Both femora |
2,800 - 3,500 |
|
Portable X – rays |
500 - 1,200 |
|
Heels |
100 - 3,000 |
|
Hip |
2,800 - 3,500 |
|
Both hips |
1,200 - 1,800 |
|
Pelvis |
1,200 - 1,800 |
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Other X ray test prices |
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AP or PA |
1,000 - 2,000 |
|
Thoracic inlet |
1,200 - 2,000 |
|
PA & lateral / oblique |
1,800 - 3,500 |
|
Skull X-ray |
|
|
2 views |
2,000 - 2,800 |
|
3 views |
2,500 - 3,000 |
|
4 views |
1,000 - 2,000 |
|
Other X-rays |
|
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Pituatary fossa |
2,500 - 3,500 |
|
Mandible |
2,800 - 3,500 |
|
Facial bones 4 Views |
2,200 - 5,000 |
|
Optic foramina |
2,000 - 5,000 |
|
T.M. joints |
2,500 - 5,000 |
|
Mastoids |
2,500 - 5,000 |
|
Paranasal sinuses |
2,500 - 5,000 |
|
Maxillary antrum / orbit antrum |
2,200 - 5,000 |
|
Nasal bone |
1,000 - 2,000 |
|
Cervical spine AP & lateral |
1,500 - 3,000 |
|
Cervical spine 5 views, flexion, extention |
2,500 - 5,000 |
|
Thoracic spine AP & lateral |
2,500 - 5,000 |
|
Lumbar spine AP & lateral |
2,500 - 5,000 |
|
Sacro – iliac joints |
2,500 - 5,000 |
|
Sacrum & coccyx |
2,500 - 5,000 |
|
Skeletal survey |
10,000 - 20,000 |
|
Supine abdomen |
1,000 - 2,000 |
|
Supine & erect abdomen |
1,500 - 2,500 |
|
Pelvimetry |
1,500 - 2,500 |
|
Barium swallow |
2,500 - 3,500 |
|
Barium meal |
5,000 - 8,000 |
|
Barium meal & follow through |
6,000 - 8,000 |
|
Gastrograffin examination |
5,000 - 8,000 |
|
Barium enema |
6,000 - 8,000 |
|
Double contrast barium enema |
10,000 - 20,000 |
|
IVU |
7,000 - 12,000 |
|
High dose IVU |
10,000 - 15,000 |
|
Retrograde pyelogram |
8,000 - 12,000 |
|
MCU |
5,000 - 10,000 |
|
Ascending cystourethrogram |
5,000 - 10,000 |
|
T – Tube cholangiogram |
6,000 - 10,000 |
|
Cholangiogram in theatre |
10,000 - 20,000 |
Please note that these are just general prices and the actual cost may vary depending on the facility where you have the X-ray performed, as well as any other factors such as your insurance coverage. It is always best to contact the facility directly to get an accurate quote.
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