Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance in Abu Dhabi
Medical procedures covered by health insurance in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Know what your plan covers before your visit.
Vitamin D Test
5 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 130
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)
5–10 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 160
Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)
5–10 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 180
X-Ray
5–15 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 220
Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)
5 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 220
GP Consultation
15–30 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 220
Physiotherapy Session
45–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed per session
AED 400
Specialist Consultation
20–45 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 500
Mammogram
15–20 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 550
Ultrasound
15–45 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 600
Echocardiogram
30–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 900
CT Scan
10–30 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 1,600
MRI Scan
30–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed
AED 2,200
Endoscopy (Upper GI)
15–30 minutes · day-case · 1–2 hours (post-sedation), full day rest recommended
AED 3,000
Colonoscopy
30–60 minutes · day-case · 1–2 hours (post-sedation), full day rest recommended
AED 4,000
Cataract Surgery
15–30 minutes per eye · day-case · 1–2 weeks (most activities), 4–6 weeks (full)
AED 9,000
Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)
6–18 hours (labour) · inpatient · 1–2 days (hospital), 4–6 weeks (full)
AED 16,000
Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)
30–60 minutes (diagnostic) · inpatient · 1–2 days
AED 18,000
Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)
30–60 minutes · inpatient · 1–3 weeks
AED 22,000
Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)
45–90 minutes · either · 1–2 weeks (light activity), 4–6 weeks (full)
AED 22,000
Caesarean Section (C-Section)
45–90 minutes · inpatient · 2–4 days (hospital), 6–8 weeks (full)
AED 27,000
ACL Reconstruction
1–2 hours · either · 6–9 months (return to sport)
AED 37,000
Knee Replacement (Total)
1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)
AED 60,000
Hip Replacement (Total)
1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)
AED 70,000
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Disclaimer: Rankings based on typical procedure costs in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from DOH/DHA tariff data and market-observed prices as of March 2026. Actual costs vary by facility and doctor. Healthcare regulated by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH).