Coughing non-stop can be frustrating and one way to see what’s going on is through bronchoscopy. The price of bronchoscopy starts from Php 10,000 to Php 14,000 or more depending on where you will avail it. An additional Php 8,000 may be charged to the patient for a reader’s fee.
Hospital Rates
- Makati Medical Center – Php 20,000 (basic)
- Lung Center of the Philippines – Php 7,300
- Jose Reyes Memorial Hospital – Php 9,970 (with foreign body extraction)
Price per Type
Here is an example price list of bronchoscopy in a hospital.
- CT Virtual Bronchoscopy – Php 14,000
- Package for Operating Room – Php 64,000
- Basic – Php 20,000
In terms of Philhealth, the coverage starts at Php 14,000.
A specialist doctor for the respiratory system is called a pulmonologist. He or she may perform bronchoscopy to a patient complaining of breathing problems. Depending on the symptoms of the individual, other tests may be requested by the doctor such as x-ray, MRI or CT Scan.
Results
Depending on your care provider, the results will be given to you in a few days. Some hospitals will provide an evaluation on the findings so your doctor can make a good decision on what to do next. It may take 1 to 7 days for the results to be released.
References: MedlinePlus
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