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Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance in Sharjah

Sharjah, UAE·24 procedures·Sorted: cheapest first

Medical procedures covered by health insurance in Sharjah, UAE. Know what your plan covers before your visit.

#1

Vitamin D Test

5 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 110

Covered
#2

ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram)

5–10 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 130

Covered
#3

Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel)

5–10 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 150

Covered
#4

X-Ray

5–15 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 180

Covered
#5

Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4)

5 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 180

Covered
#6

GP Consultation

15–30 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 180

Covered
#7

Physiotherapy Session

45–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed per session

AED 300

Covered
#8

Specialist Consultation

20–45 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 400

Covered
#9

Ultrasound

15–45 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 450

Covered
#10

Mammogram

15–20 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 450

Covered
#11

Echocardiogram

30–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 700

Covered
#12

CT Scan

10–30 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 1,300

Covered
#13

MRI Scan

30–60 minutes · outpatient · No recovery needed

AED 1,800

Covered
#14

Endoscopy (Upper GI)

15–30 minutes · day-case · 1–2 hours (post-sedation), full day rest recommended

AED 2,500

Covered
#15

Colonoscopy

30–60 minutes · day-case · 1–2 hours (post-sedation), full day rest recommended

AED 3,200

Covered
#16

Cataract Surgery

15–30 minutes per eye · day-case · 1–2 weeks (most activities), 4–6 weeks (full)

AED 7,000

Covered
#17

Normal Delivery (Vaginal Birth)

6–18 hours (labour) · inpatient · 1–2 days (hospital), 4–6 weeks (full)

AED 13,000

Covered
#18

Cardiac Catheterisation (Angiography)

30–60 minutes (diagnostic) · inpatient · 1–2 days

AED 15,000

Covered
#19

Appendectomy (Laparoscopic)

30–60 minutes · inpatient · 1–3 weeks

AED 18,000

Covered
#20

Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Laparoscopic)

45–90 minutes · either · 1–2 weeks (light activity), 4–6 weeks (full)

AED 18,000

Covered
#21

Caesarean Section (C-Section)

45–90 minutes · inpatient · 2–4 days (hospital), 6–8 weeks (full)

AED 22,000

Covered
#22

ACL Reconstruction

1–2 hours · either · 6–9 months (return to sport)

AED 30,000

Covered
#23

Knee Replacement (Total)

1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)

AED 50,000

Covered
#24

Hip Replacement (Total)

1–2 hours · inpatient · 6–12 weeks (walking), 3–6 months (full recovery)

AED 55,000

Covered

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Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance in Sharjah — FAQ

Medical Procedures Covered by Insurance available in Sharjah?

Here are the top 24 ranked by cheapest first: 1. Vitamin D Test (AED 110), 2. ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram) (AED 130), 3. Blood Test (CBC + Metabolic Panel) (AED 150), 4. X-Ray (AED 180), 5. Thyroid Function Test (TSH + T3/T4) (AED 180), and 19 more.

How do medical costs in Sharjah compare to other UAE cities?

Sharjah is more affordable than Dubai and Abu Dhabi for medical procedures. Prices vary by 30-50% between the cheapest and most expensive emirates for the same procedure.

Are these prices covered by insurance in Sharjah?

Coverage depends on the procedure and your plan. 24 of 24 procedures on this list are typically covered by UAE health insurance. Healthcare in Sharjah is regulated by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP).

Disclaimer: Rankings based on typical procedure costs in Sharjah, 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 Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP).