Having kidney stones could bring complications that may harm one’s health. The good news is you can have it treated using lithotripsy. Find out more about the price rate of lithotripsy in hospitals.
Price of Lithotripsy
In the Philippines, the latest price of lithotripsy may start from Php 20,000 or more for the initial session. Succeeding sessions may cost you around Php 3,000.
See: Kidney Stones Removal Prices
Remember that prices in hospitals vary but some government hospitals may offer lower price rates.
Hospitals for Lithotripsy
Not all hospitals may offer the procedure for kidney stone treatment. However, it is best to contact the one nearest you so as to make it convenient during therapies. See the current prices among the hospitals.
Asian Hospital
De Los Santos Medical Center
East Avenue Medical Center
Medical City
Makati Medical Center
NKTI
PGH
Philippine Heart Center
Ospital ng Maynial
St. Luk’es Medical Center QC and BGC
Cheap Lithotripsy
The procedure may be expensive. However, you can find a cheap lithotripsy among hospitals run by the government. It is also possible to get discounts using your health insurance.
Philhealth Coverage
Philhealth can cover a part of the expenses based on its criterion of benefits. The usual benefits include but not limited to the use of devices, professional fees and the surgery cost itself.
Read: Philhealth Package
Make sure you have an updated Philhealth account to maximize the benefits.
For the procedure, it is best to inquire from the hospital first to know more about Philhealth instructions.
Health Cards and HMO
For those with HMO accounts, you may initially inquire from your provider about the coverage for kidney stone removal. In most cases, it can cover doctor’s fees and room and board. However, this procedure is usually an out patient basis so confinement may not be necessary.
What is Lithotripsy (ESWL)
It is a treatment for kidney stones using ultra sonic shockwaves to “dissolve” the stones. When the stones become smaller, it may then be excreted through the urinary tract. The procedure is non-invasive so the patient can have a convenient way of removing his or her kidney stones.
Benefits and Advantages
One advantage of the procedure is that it is a non-invasive treatment. Ultrasonic waves will be used to treat kidney stones instead of manually removing it. Moreover, the patient can go home the same day after treatment. However, it may involve more than one session to completely dissolve the stones.
How Many Treatments?
In some cases, a treatment will involve more than one session. There may be at least 2 to 4 weeks of scheduling if more than one is necessary. Talk to your doctor about options on how to have full treatment of your kidney stones.
References: HopkinsMedicine
Last Updated on July 14, 2023 by Medical Pinas
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