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How much is the cost of an MRI scan in the Philippines? 

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Using fast scanning protocols, the cost of MRI is comparable with that of BS.
In addition, intraoperative image guidance should not be affected by head movement, should not require a second computed tomographic (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, should require minimum training for its use and calibration, should be cost-effective (current price around $140 000), and should be easily operated by the surgeon.
In general, MRI appeared to be a cost-effective diagnostic procedure for patients with IDK requiring arthroscopy of the knee, and there were cost savings associated with it in some of the models tested.
Because MRI is expensive, it should be used in a cost-effective manner.
The cost of the optimized and abbreviated MR scanning sequence used in this study is comparable to a pelvic CT scan.
In fact, we use targeted MRI examinations to decrease the overall imaging cost for certain clinical indications.
On the other hand, the cost savings associated with low-field MRI hardware are obvious.
Similarly, if MRI replaces an invasive test associated with inpatient facility charges (such as a myelogram, cisternogram, or cerebral arteriogram), then the MRI cost is less than the total cost of the alternative.
For selected patients who highly value diagnostic information, MRI is a reasonable and cost-effective use of medical resources when even the likelihood of disease is quite low (5%).
The addition of penumbral-based MRI selection increased total cost by $103 over the patient's remaining lifetime.
Operating expense (variable cost) per procedure is considerably lower for CT than for MRI.
Utilization of CT and MRI increased with hospital cost inefficiency.
CT or MRI as a screening tool in these patients has limited value in term of cost effectiveness.
The cost-effectiveness of MRI use, however, improves as the likelihood of an underlying neurological disease increases.
Clinical application may be limited by cost and availability of MRI technology.