The sensation of drowning is a scary condition. A doctor may recommend the procedure called thoracentesis. The price of thoracentesis in the Philippines may start from Php 2,800 and above. Check the price list of different hospitals.
Rates Among Hospitals
In our research, we have referenced a MakatiMed price with CT guided procedure.
- Makati Medical Center – Php 41,000 (drainage with CT guided)
More Affordable
The cheaper rate of the procedure from Php 1,250 to Php 2,000 may be availed from a government hospital through charity. If you chose private, check out first their surgery prices to compare.
If Philhealth will be utilized, the insurance company covers up to Php 600 for the professional fee of the surgeon who will conduct the procedure.
The most common symptom of fluid build up in the chest is difficulty with breathing. Thoracentesis may relieve these:
- Suffocating feeling
- Bubbling sound when breathing
- Gasping for air
- Coughing phlegm with blood
Results
After the procedure, the drained fluid needs to be tested to see whether you have active infections or even cancer. The sample fluids will be sent to the laboratory for thorough analysis.
In some cases, it will require more than 24 hours before a diagnosis can be given to you so the doctor can read the results.
Regular health insurance or HMO health cards may not cover the test but you may verify with your doctor before the procedure. Health cards can only cover a diagnostic procedure if the physician belongs to their network of providers.
References: StLukesOnline
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