CGHS Angiography Rate: Coronary Angiography (CAG) Package Rate

CGHS reimburses diagnostic coronary angiography (CAG) at a fixed rate. This is a diagnostic test, distinct from angioplasty (which is treatment). Under the Office Memorandum effective 13 October 2025, coronary angiography is Rs 11,390 at a non-NABH hospital and Rs 13,400 at a NABH hospital.

CGHS Coronary Angiography Rates (effective 13 October 2025)

Investigations are charged at the same rate regardless of ward entitlement. The OM sets the non-NABH rate 15% below the NABH rate for the same code.

• Coronary angiography (CAG), Non-NABH — Rs 11,390
• Coronary angiography (CAG), NABH — Rs 13,400
• CT coronary angiography including calcium score, Non-NABH — Rs 7,820
• CT coronary angiography including calcium score, NABH — Rs 9,200
• Cardiac catheterisation (CATH), Non-NABH — Rs 12,665
• Cardiac catheterisation (CATH), NABH — Rs 14,900
• Diagnostic electrophysiological study, conventional (including catheter), Non-NABH — Rs 61,710
• Diagnostic electrophysiological study, conventional (including catheter), NABH — Rs 72,600

Angiography of Other Blood Vessels

• Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) — peripheral artery, Non-NABH — Rs 12,419
• Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) — peripheral artery, NABH — Rs 14,610
• Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) — venogram, Non-NABH — Rs 12,419
• Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) — venogram, NABH — Rs 14,610
• Diagnostic DSA of the cerebral vessels, Non-NABH — Rs 11,390
• Diagnostic DSA of the cerebral vessels, NABH — Rs 13,400
• Venography, Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• Venography, NABH — Rs 5,000
• CT angiography of the abdomen, Non-NABH — Rs 4,399
• CT angiography of the abdomen, NABH — Rs 5,175
• CT angiography of the neck vessels, Non-NABH — Rs 5,100
• CT angiography of the neck vessels, NABH — Rs 6,000

Rates shown are as per the CGHS approved package rates (Office Memorandum F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(PartI) dated 03.10.2025, effective 2025-10-13) (2025 (effective 13.10.2025)) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How CGHS Package Rates Work

A CGHS package rate is all-inclusive of admission, surgeon and anaesthetist charges, operation theatre, nursing, routine investigations, medicines and accommodation for the standard length of stay. A non-NABH hospital is paid 15% below the NABH rate, and for the specialities the memorandum names, a super-speciality hospital is paid 15% above it.

The figures on this page come from the Office Memorandum effective 13 October 2025. The published rate is the semi-private ward figure: a general-ward entitlement is 5% lower and a private-ward entitlement 5% higher, and hospitals in Tier II and Tier III cities are paid 10% and 20% less than in Tier I.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CGHS rate for angiography?

Diagnostic coronary angiography is Rs 11,390 (non-NABH) and Rs 13,400 (NABH) under the rates effective 13 October 2025. Note that angiography is a diagnostic test, while angioplasty is treatment.

Is a CT coronary angiography cheaper?

Yes. CT coronary angiography including the calcium score is Rs 7,820 (non-NABH) and Rs 9,200 (NABH). Your cardiologist decides which test is appropriate.

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Medical Disclaimer

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