Even as a non-athlete, you may still experience the troubles of ACL injury. The price of ACL reconstruction surgery in the Philippines may range from Php 135,000 to Php 250,000.
Affordable Price
Our research indicates that some government hospitals have surgery prices from Php 77,000 to Php 90,000. Why don’t you check out the prices of Philippine Orthopedic Center, PGH and East Avenue Medical Center?
After Surgery
Your doctor will provide you programs for PT exercises, treatment and rehabilitation activities to help you recover faster. Going to school or work might be a challenge in the first few months after the surgery.
Philhealth indicates that it can cover up to Php 37,800 for this surgery. You might ask, is this surgery covered by my health card? Health cards usually cover the confinement expenses of members.
Among private, the cost from Makati Med starts from Php 155,000 as an estimate. This could be one of the more affordable among the top private medical centers.
What is an ACL injury? It is an injury in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. Sometimes, the ligament may be injured resulting in a torn condition. According to Mt. Sinai, Injuries may be due to sudden high impact movement, change in direction while running, sports activities or severe external blows.*
Your health insurance will provide coverage if the surgery is included. However, having an HMO health card may also help with the other expenses. Consult with your provider on how you could use your card for better payment management.
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*Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
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