Breast related health problems may involve different diagnostic procedures. A doctor may recommend a mammotome biopsy in order to find out any potential diseases in the breast. Learn more about its current price rate of service.
What is Mammotome
It is a registered trademark procedure that involves the use of ultrasound guided device to conduct biopsy in the breast. It uses a computer enabled probe that requires minimal incision.
Latest Price of Mammotome
Not all hospitals utilize the technology when it comes to breast diseases. However, you can find the test in a major hospital near you. In the Philippines, the latest price rate of mammotome biopsy has an average price of Php 45,000.
Read: Biopsy Price Rates in Hospitals
Benefits of Mammotome
There are benefits in utilizing mammotome to find abnormalities in the breast area.
- Minimally invasive, only a small incision
- Faster release of results
- Convenient
- Reasonable price
- Done as out patient procedure
Recovery Time
One of the main benefits of mammotome is its convenient procedure. The patient may require minimal recovery time since it will only involve a small cut or incision. The results are also provided faster compared to other tests.
Hospitals
Some of the top hospitals in the country have mammotome as part of their service offers. You may directly inquire about their latest prices for the procedure.
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
St. Luke’s Medical Center
The Medical City
Coverage By Philhealth
Philhealth covers the procedure. You may also be able to get additional coverage if there are other procedures requested by the doctor. This is true especially for surgeries and room and accommodation upon confinement.
Use of HMO Health Cards
Based on other patients’ testimonials, some health cards offer coverage for the procedure. You may partner up your account with other discount privileges. This way, you can save up or re-allocate your budget to treatments if necessary.
Other Discounts
As a senior citizen, you may be able to get additional discounts for medical procedure expenses. In the case of mammotome biopsy, the maximum discount may be delegated at 20%. Ask more about this detail from your preferred hospital.
References: Cancer.gov
Last Updated on March 19, 2021 by Medical Pinas
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