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CGHS Rates Clarification: Revised Package Rates 2026

CGHS Rates Clarification: Revised Package Rates 2026

Directorate General of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)

OM No: 5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(Partl) Date: March 24, 2026

Summary of Updates

Following representations regarding the revised CGHS package rates notified on October 3, 2025, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued corrections to specific codes for investigations and consultations. These clarifications are considered effective ab initio (from the beginning) as part of the original memorandum.

Code Revised Description / Clarification
RI134 MRI Dorsal/Dorso Lumbar Spine/Cervical/Cervico Dorsal Spine - Without Contrast.
CN003 OPD - Super Specialist (DM/MCh/DNB -SS) or equivalent qualification as per National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.

This clarification has been approved by the Competent Authority and is addressed to all Ministries, Departments, and empanelled Health Care Organizations (HCOs).

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