You may not notice it but blood clots can happen deep inside your leg veins. The price of DVT screening in the Philippines starts from Php 4,500 to Php 6,000 in most private hospitals.
Pricing Guide
| Hospital | Price (Php) |
|---|---|
| Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center | 4,500 |
| Makati Medical Center | 5,940 to 8,400 |
| Baguio General Hospital | 1,700 to 2,400 |
Why are prices different? Since thrombosis can happen in any extremities, arms and legs, there is a variation for the price. You can have it in the veins of your arms and legs so the rate is different. I assume that you are also asking if there is a requirement for both.
Your doctor will tell you that. In fact, there are bilateral and unilateral options. This means you may have the test for one arm or leg only or both.
Why Does it Happen?
DVT or Deep vein thrombosis happens when there is a blood clot in the vein. According to Mayoclinic, it can happen if you have problems with blood clotting. I was also surprised to learn that this condition may also result from not moving for a long time.
For example, being bedridden, staying in the same position while traveling or at work where you are sitting on a desk for hours. Truly, there is danger in those positions.
In our experience, the older people with chronic illness may also be at risk for the condition. The grandmother of one of our staff needed to raise her legs from time to time to prevent thrombosis. There are special socks for the legs just for this concern.
Lower Pricing
If you are wondering, there is coverage from Philhealth. You may get a lower price especially if you will have the procedure at a government hospital. In the case of health cards, you may need to coordinate with your provider.
This screening may involve pre-existing conditions that most HMOs will exclude from their list of benefits.
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