CGHS rates applicable for MRI (Without Contrast) and Super Specialist at healthcare organisation – Clarification by CGHS.

 CGHS rates applicable for MRI (Without Contrast) and Super Specialist at healthcare organisation – Clarification by CGHS. 

F. No. 5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(PartI)/I/38850429/2026
(Comp No. 8365027)
भारत सरकार
स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय
केंद्रीय सरकार स्वास्थ्य योजना महानिदेशालय

के. स. स्वा.यो. भवन, दिल्ली
दिनांक -24-03-2026

कार्यालय ज्ञापन/OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: CGHS rates applicable for treatment at healthcare organisation — Clarification — Regarding.

In reference to the Directorate’s Office Memorandum of even number dated 03.10.2025 notifying the revised CGHS package rates, representations have been received towards:

1. The description for Investigation Code RI134
2. Consultation charges(superspecialist) for OPD Code CN003

2. The matter has been examined, and the following clarification is provided ab initio:

1. The RI134 shall read “MRI Dorsal/Dorso Lumbar Spine/Cervical/Cervico Dorsal Spine – Without Contrast”
2. The text of Column 2 of Section 7 of Annexure 2 shall be read as “OPD — Super Specialist (DM/MCh/DNB -SS) or equivalent”

*(Equivalent qualification as per norms of National Medical Commission)

3. The above clarification shall be deemed to be part of the Office Memorandum dated 03.10.2025.

This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Digitally signed by
Dr Satheesh Y H
Director (CGHS)