COMPARISON OF COST OF MEDICAL TREATMENT IN NEUROLOGICAL ILLNESSES (INDIA versus USA) (in US dollars; 1 USD=70 INR) INDIA USA Neurologist consultation fees 10-20 500-600 CT scan charges 30-60 1,000-1,600 MRI scan charges 150 2,600 EEG (routine) 30-60 500-600 Long term EEG recording 150 3,000 NCS/EMG 50-150 1,000-5,000 Botox (One vial cost) 300 525 Hospitalization for acute STROKE treatment 1,500-7,000 14,000-30,000 The costs in India are that of private hospitals and diagnostic centers. Also, the discussion pertains to Neurology treatments in urban areas and metros of India. Costs are exorbitantly high in USA It is obvious that the treatment costs are several times higher in USA, as compared to India.
I agree that insurance companies cover most of the cost in USA, but individuals still need to pay at least 10-20% of the bills. You can imagine the fate of those who do not have medical…
