I want to have an annual Mammogram
You can have a Mammogram at a breast clinic or a hospital. Breast surgeons or radiologists see breast conditions. Sometimes ob/gyn doctors see that but not always.
Not every hospital has the facility therefore recommend to check the availability. A breast exam is often a combination with a Mammogram, a manual exam and an ultrasound. Many clinics provide them as one set of a course examination.
The availability of the technical staff and the facility is often limited. We recommend to arrange an appointment well-advanced.
How much is Mammogram?
Japanese Health Insurance does not cover an annual breast exam. This can cost over 10,000 yen for a set of the course examination.
If you have pains or discomfort on your breast then the insurance pays 70% of a Mammogram or ultrasound test and also necessary treatments. We can help with locating a facility near you.
Free or Subsidized Mammogram
Your city or ward office provides a coupon to help subsidize the cost of a mammogram.
The coupon can be used at designated local hospitals and medical facilities, allowing you to receive a mammogram for a small out-of-pocket fee when you present the coupon.
The average cost with the coupon is approximately ¥1,000, although the actual fee varies depending on your city or ward.
The coupons are generally post-mailed to an eligible age group of residents automatically but sometimes the doesn’t happen and in that case you need to reach out the city office to check your eligibility and have it mailed to your address. Some cities have the coupon ready at the hospital and you need to show your ID to receive this benefit. The system differs depending on where you live.
JHI can help you check whether you are eligible for a mammogram subsidy coupon and assist you with obtaining it.
If you are eligible, we can arrange for the coupon to be mailed to you and help make an appointment at a hospital or medical facility that accepts the coupon. Please contact us by inquiry form or email for assistance.