Cost disclaimer: Figures on this page are approximate ranges for educational purposes only. Prices vary by procedure type, facility, and clinical need. Always confirm the exact fee with the hospital billing team before you book. Last reviewed May 2026 by Dr. Kunal Waghray, MD DM DNB MNAMS EDRM.
Bronchoscopy Cost in Hyderabad: What to Expect Before You Book
A diagnostic bronchoscopy in Hyderabad typically costs between ₹8,000 and ₹15,000. If your doctor needs a tissue biopsy or bronchoalveolar lavage, the figure climbs to around ₹12,000 to ₹20,000. Rigid bronchoscopy and therapeutic procedures run higher still.
We publish these numbers because hiding them does not help anyone plan. That said, the final bill depends on clinical factors specific to your case, not on a fixed price list. Dr. Kunal Waghray performs bronchoscopy at Respire Airway Clinics in Basheer Bagh and Jubilee Hills. His team provides a written estimate before every procedure so there are no surprises at billing.
Written by Dr. Kunal Waghray, MD DM DNB MNAMS EDRM, Interventional Pulmonologist, Respire Airway Clinics, Hyderabad.
What Does a Bronchoscopy Cost in Hyderabad?
Approximate ranges based on published India-wide hospital pricing data. Your facility will quote differently; treat these as a planning reference, not a guarantee.
| Procedure type | Approximate range (Hyderabad) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy | ₹8,000 to ₹15,000 |
| Flexible bronchoscopy with biopsy or BAL | ₹12,000 to ₹20,000 |
| Rigid / therapeutic bronchoscopy | ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 |
| EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) | ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 |
Call the billing desk before you confirm and ask for a line-item breakdown. That one call avoids most of the invoice shock patients describe after the fact.
What Affects the Price?
Diagnostic vs. therapeutic procedure
A diagnostic bronchoscopy is an investigation: the scope goes in, looks, samples where needed, and comes out. A therapeutic bronchoscopy does something while it is in there, such as clearing an obstruction, removing a foreign object, or managing an airway bleed. Longer procedure time means a higher fee.
Conscious sedation vs. general anaesthesia
Most diagnostic bronchoscopies in India use conscious sedation: you are drowsy but breathing independently, and no anaesthesiologist is required. General anaesthesia adds a specialist fee. For most patients, conscious sedation works well and keeps the bill lower.
Biopsy or BAL sample
If the doctor takes a tissue biopsy or bronchoalveolar lavage, the lab pathology reading is a separate charge at most centres, sometimes per specimen. Ask your doctor whether a biopsy is expected and ask the billing desk whether pathology is bundled into the quoted fee.
Hospital tier
A super-speciality corporate hospital has higher fixed costs than a specialist clinic. Those costs are in the facility fee. The clinical outcome of a bronchoscopy depends far more on the pulmonologist performing it than on how large the building is.
Number of samples and pathology bundling
Taking biopsies from multiple sites means multiple specimens going to the lab. Some centres charge a single flat pathology fee; others invoice per specimen. Ask about this specifically when investigating for tuberculosis or suspected malignancy.
What Is Actually Included in the Quoted Fee?
When a hospital quotes a bronchoscopy price, the following items are sometimes included and sometimes not, depending on the centre's billing model:
Anaesthesiologist's fee (separate when general anaesthesia is used)
Sedation and anaesthesia drug consumables
Biopsy lab pathology reading (frequently charged per specimen)
Day-care facility charge: bed, nursing, post-procedure monitoring
Pre-procedure workup: blood tests, ECG, or chest X-ray if not already done
At Respire Airway Clinics, we go through all expected charges before the procedure date. Nothing arrives unexpectedly on the bill.
Does Insurance Cover Bronchoscopy in Hyderabad?
In most cases, yes. The scheme determines how you access the benefit.
Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY)
Bronchoscopy is listed under the PMJAY package for eligible beneficiaries. The procedure must be performed at a PMJAY-empanelled hospital. Check eligibility at pmjay.gov.in before shortlisting facilities.
CGHS
Central Government Health Scheme beneficiaries can claim bronchoscopy at empanelled centres. Non-emergency procedures require pre-authorisation. Bring your CGHS card and a referral letter from your treating physician.
ESI
ESI covers bronchoscopy for insured workers when referred through the ESI panel system. Your ESI dispensary in Hyderabad is the starting point for the referral.
Private TPA insurance
Group and individual health insurance policies generally cover bronchoscopy when a physician certifies it is medically necessary. Raise a pre-authorisation request with your TPA before scheduling, not after. Ask whether your policy has a sub-limit on diagnostic procedures.
How to Get an Accurate Quote Before You Book
Three questions to put to the billing team before confirming:
Is this quote all-inclusive, or are the anaesthesiologist's fee and biopsy pathology charged separately?
If a BAL sample or biopsy is taken during the procedure, what does the cost become?
Do you accept my insurance or Ayushman Bharat card, and is pre-authorisation needed before the procedure date?
At Respire Airway Clinics, we provide a written cost estimate before any procedure is scheduled. Call our Basheer Bagh or Jubilee Hills clinic to get that figure in writing before committing.
If your doctor has also mentioned EBUS, see our page on EBUS cost in Hyderabad for a similar breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does bronchoscopy cost in Hyderabad?
A diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy in Hyderabad costs approximately ₹8,000 to ₹15,000. Add a biopsy or bronchoalveolar lavage and the range moves to around ₹12,000 to ₹20,000. Rigid or therapeutic bronchoscopy is higher, from roughly ₹20,000 to ₹35,000. These are estimates from published India-wide hospital pricing. Your facility will confirm the actual figure.
Is bronchoscopy covered by Ayushman Bharat?
Yes, for eligible beneficiaries at empanelled hospitals. Bronchoscopy is listed in the PMJAY package. Confirm eligibility at pmjay.gov.in before scheduling.
What is included in the bronchoscopy fee?
The quoted fee generally covers the procedure itself and basic sedation. What often comes separately: the anaesthesiologist's fee, drug consumables, biopsy lab pathology readings, and the day-care facility charge. Ask the billing desk for an itemised breakdown before you confirm.
Does bronchoscopy cost more when a biopsy is needed?
Yes. A tissue biopsy or BAL sample typically adds ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 to the total, mostly for lab pathology. Whether that is bundled or charged per specimen depends on the centre. Ask before the procedure day, not after.
Is there a cost difference between a specialist clinic and a corporate hospital?
Specialist clinics usually carry lower overhead than large corporate hospitals, which often means lower out-of-pocket costs. The quality of the bronchoscopy depends on the doctor, not the size of the institution.