Endoscopy has different types and not only for the stomach. The cost of this diagnostic test for the stomach ranges from Php 6,000 to Php 15,000 or more together with device features.
Here is a list of hospitals prices for your reference.
- Asian Hospital (Gastroscopy) – Php 11,800
- Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital – Php 9,000
- Davao Doctors Hospital – Php 6,200
- UCMED (Cebu) – Php 4,500
- Makati Medical Center – ERC Endoscopy – Php 24,360
Based on our research, a cheaper upper endoscopy starts from Php 3,000 in one of the public hospitals in Quezon City. We have learned that Philhealth’s coverage starts from Php 10,000 and may be a part of a surgical procedure.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
This version of endoscopy only looks for abnormalities in the rectum and lower colon. We also listed here the prices among hospitals for your reference.
- UCMED (Cebu) – Php 3,500
- Asian Hospital (Package) – Php 7,900
- Makati Medical Center – Php 3,670
Nasal Endoscopy
One of our team has undergone the procedure due to an injury to the nose. The price starts from Php 6,500 to Php 7,800 in one of the private hospitals in Quezon City. The cost of nasal endoscopy is still deductible with HMO, senior citizen and Philhealth.
Colonoscopy
As a form of endoscope, this one for colon can also detect tumors or polyps. The cost of colonoscopy will be based on the instrument (if with polypectomy), doctor’s fee and anesthesia.
Do You Have These Symptoms?
A doctor may prescribe an upper gastrointestinal tract procedure if you have any of the following: abdominal pain, vomiting after eating (with or without blood), blood in stool or pain in the lower abdomen.
For first timers, an endoscopic test may detect the following:
- Polyps or tumor in the stomach, intestines
- Ulcers and bleeding in the digestive tract
- The presence of infections
It is good new to all of us that a new version called capsule endoscopy is now becoming available. The price of capsule technology depends on the hospital’s facilities. In the country, only a few hospitals offer the procedure and it may be more expensive than the traditional one.
A special type of endoscopy called ERCP is also available in some hospitals. The price may depend on facility rates, professional fees of doctors and the devices and equipment to be used. Know more about ERCP prices in major hospitals.
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