An herniated disc in the spine can cause pain in the legs and feet. Your doctor may need to perform a surgical procedure called discectomy to cut the bulged part. Let’s find out how much you need to spend.
Total Price
In the Philippines, the price of a discectomy may start from Php 241,000 to Php 600,000 and above. In our experience, the cost amounted to Php 980,000.
Deductions
Your Philhealth account will always be useful in any type of surgery. The patient’s total bill was deducted by Php 55,000 including the surgeon’s fee. This rate also includes the anesthesiologist.
You may ask, why is it so expensive? It actually depends on the number of confinement days. You see, this procedure is very sensitive and monitoring is crucial. Our patient stayed for 7 days at a five star hospital.
On the other hand, the surgery for lumbar decompression may have a price ranging from Php 70,000 to Php 150,000 using the technique called microdiscectomy.
More Expenses
Some patients may require physical therapy sessions to evaluate total motor skills after the procedure. This will help the doctor evaluate if the surgery is successful without any complications.
Recovery Time
Depending on your overall health, you may need to stay at the hospital for 3 to 5 days. Your doctor will give clearance for your discharge.
References: Mayoclinic
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