The International Medical Centers (IMCs) of Beijing Class A Tertiary Hospitals and premium health screening centers serving international patients match high-end international private hospitals in service standards, equipment quality, environment, and physician qualifications, while their prices are far lower because they are supported by China's mature medical system.
Complete VIP screening checklist
Includes FIT-DNA, echocardiography, carotid ultrasound and CT+AI
Includes broad tumor marker, thyroid, immune, bone and hypertension review
Comes with VIP channel, escort, appointment support and report interpretation
Optional capsule endoscopy, painless GI endoscopy, Twist1 and BRCA1/2
Physical exam with internal medicine, surgery, eye, ENT and oral review
Blood, urine, biochemistry and thyroid function panel
Tumor markers, ECG, chest X-ray and core ultrasound
Carbon-13 breath test, lung function, bone density and metabolism review
Women's items vary by gyne history
Physical exams, laboratory markers, imaging, ultrasound and functional tests
Eye pressure, fundus, arterial stiffness and carotid ultrasound
Low-dose lung CT, echocardiography and liver fibrosis review
ApoE, HE4, bone markers, NAG and alpha1-MG
Female infection screening where applicable
Physical exams, laboratory markers, imaging, ultrasound and functional tests
Low-dose CT with AI, coagulation panel and cervical spine film
14-allergen screening, rheumatology review and thromboelastography
T-cell subsets, hypertension panel and ApoA-II
Pricing still differs by male/female pathway
Physical exams, laboratory markers, imaging, ultrasound and functional tests
Ophthalmology category C, CA153, BNP and EB antibody
Urinary iodine, trace elements, lumbar film, reproductive hormones and SDC2
Capsule endoscopy, Twist1 and BRCA are optional
Pricing differs by male/female pathway
Physical exams, laboratory markers, imaging, ultrasound and functional tests
Ophthalmology category C, CA153, BNP and EB antibody
Trace elements, lumbar film, reproductive hormones and FIT-DNA
Capsule endoscopy, Twist1 and BRCA are optional
Pricing differs by male/female pathway
An in-depth comparison of the costs and waiting periods for core health screening services at the IMCs of Beijing Class A Tertiary Hospitals and mainstream international medical institutions.
Deep oncology scan
Blood-based tumor-related markers
Neurological imaging
Cardiovascular risk review
Early lung screening
Digestive precision screening
Non-invasive full digestive screening
| Core screening item | International market price | Beijing IMC Price | Time saved | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology screening | ||||
Whole-body PET-CT early cancer screening Deep oncology scan | $5,000 - $10,000 | $2,200 ≈ 15,800 CNY | Confirm current scheduling | May be used in selected patients for cancer staging, treatment-response assessment, or recurrence monitoring. It is not routine cancer screening for everyone, and a physician should determine whether it is appropriate. |
24-item tumor marker panel Blood-based tumor-related markers | $800 - $1,200 | $240 ≈ 1,760 CNY | 15-30 days | Tumor markers cannot diagnose or screen for cancer on their own. Results must be interpreted alongside symptoms, medical history, imaging, and clinical assessment. |
| Cardio-cerebrovascular | ||||
3.0T cranial superconducting MRI Neurological imaging | $2,800 - $3,500 | $800 ≈ 5,700 CNY | Confirm current scheduling | Precisely screens for stroke, aneurysm and micro brain lesions. International neurology imaging is often hard to book quickly. |
Coronary CT + myocardial injury screening Cardiovascular risk review | $1,800 - $2,500 | $620 ≈ 4,400 CNY | Confirm current scheduling | Can help assess coronary narrowing and selected cardiovascular risks. Whether coronary CT is appropriate depends on symptoms, risk factors, and a physician's advice. |
| Lung screening | ||||
Low-dose spiral CT for lung screening Early lung screening | $1,000 - $1,500 | $300 ≈ 2,150 CNY | 30+ days | Designed to identify tiny lung nodules and early-stage lung cancer, a screening path rarely included in routine international checkup coverage. |
| Digestive screening | ||||
Painless gastroscopy + colonoscopy Digestive precision screening | $1,200 - $1,800 | $520 ≈ 3,700 CNY | Confirm current scheduling | May be performed with sedation after a safety assessment to examine gastrointestinal inflammation, polyps, and early lesions. The provider should explain the method and risks. |
Smart capsule endoscopy (full GI, non-invasive) Non-invasive full digestive screening | $3,000 - $4,000 | $980 ≈ 6,950 CNY | 90+ days | Tube-free and painless, with small-bowel coverage beyond routine scopes, making it a rare and very high-cost option in many international markets. |
Even at the high standards of the IMCs of Beijing Class A Tertiary Hospitals, the overall cost is generally still 70%–80% lower than comparable international services, while service standards, equipment quality, and the medical environment remain within the premium-care system.
An advisor checks available providers and schedules against the selected tests, preparation requirements, and travel dates before suggesting an itinerary.
PET-CT, 3.0T MRI, high-definition sedated endoscopy, and laboratory testing can be coordinated according to individual risk. Suitability should be assessed from medical history, symptoms, and a physician's advice.
The message is not “test only after illness occurs,” but rather screen and intervene early. The health screening systems of Beijing International Medical Centers place greater emphasis on identifying risks before overt disease develops, in line with premium health management needs.
Clear booking, appointment, report handover, and follow-up steps help international patients plan their time in China.
Share age, sex, sexual history status, medical background and any special screening interests so the advisor can match the correct package path.
Confirm the checkup date, stay length and whether deep-dive add-ons are needed, while arranging language and reception support.
Standard items often fit into one day, while deeper combinations such as PET-CT, MRI or endoscopy usually extend to a two-day schedule.
Support includes organizing bilingual reports, explaining abnormal indicators, recommendations for re-examination, and subsequent referrals to Class A Tertiary Hospitals, so the health screening extends beyond the day of examination.
