Kidney problems and diseases may require the use of a double J stent. The doctor may prescribe the insertion procedure depending on the patient’s needs. Take a look at the prices of the device and procedure.
Price
The price of DJ stent in the Philippines may start from Php 5,000 and above. The rates or insertion may ranges from Php 8,500 to Php 15,000 as the surgeon’s fee.
In most cases, getting a package rate is more preferred to save on cost. The doctor will provide the best rate for the procedure with the highest possible success rate.
Hospitals for Ureteral Stent
The DJ stent insertion and removal is usually done by a urologist. One may find these doctors in any major hospitals.
- St. Luke’s Medical Center QC
- Makati Medical Center
- Urology Center of the Philippines
- Capitol University Medical Center Cagayan De Oro
- NKTI
- Medical City Pasig
What is Double J Stent
A DJ or double J stent is a device used to support kidney functioning to remove ureteral obstruction.
Where to Buy
Hospitals already have their respective suppliers of the ureteral stent. However, you can still do a price comparison from reputable medical stores. Some of them may have a partnership with the hospital for proper distribution of supplies.
Duration of the Procedure
The doctor will tell you the duration of the stent’s use. Some patient may only need them for as short as 7 days while others may need to have them for a few months.
Philhealth
The insertion, removal and kidney stent are covered by Philhealth. You may need to look at the latest case rate to know how much is discounted. For all other deductions, you may use your health card if the procedure is covered.
Some HMO cards will not provide benefits especially if the member has chronic kidney disease. This may come into the segment under pre-existing condition.
References: ClevelandClinic
Last Updated on April 23, 2024 by Medical Pinas
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