OT comes useful for those with injury due to an accident, illness or surgery. The price of occupational therapy ranges from Php 1,500 to Php 2,000 per session among private institutions. See the rates in our hospital list.
List of Prices
| Hospital | Price Per Session (Php) |
|---|---|
| Bataan General Hospital | 200 |
| Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center | 250 – 320 (neuro re-education) |
| Makati Medical Center | 1,300 |
| Western Visayas Medical Center | 350 |
Based on our research, public hospitals tend to have lower rates starting from Php 200. Still, this is quite expensive especially if you need more than a few sessions. In most cases, an OT will last from 45 to 60 minutes.
Why You Need It
It can help you regain your capacity to do things before your medical condition. Cases like stroke, accidents, injuries and other disabling illnesses could prevent you to physically do tasks.
A matching procedure is physical therapy depending on the doctor’s recommendation. You should compare it with the price of PT.
Is Hospital Session Pricier?
The procedure may be done at the hospital or clinic and yes they are usually more expensive. For those who are still confined, the therapist will proceed to the patient’s room for a session. If the patient is able to proceed to these locations personally, they will receive treatments appropriate to their conditions at a reduced rate.
Cheaper Rates
Even though it is priced per session, you can still find a cheap service. Some hospitals offer package rates on a weekly basis which we suggest that you avail. This will be more affordable since discounts may be given for a 3-session per week treatment.
Some HMO health cards can cover up to 6 sessions of OT. This means the patient may need to pay for the succeeding therapies in cash or in other forms. Why not look for your policy and read the fine print of your benefits? For sure, OT is included in them.
Home Service Option
If the patient is not able to proceed to the hospital, on site service is available. However, the price for home service may cost Php 500 more on top of the usual rates which mainly depends on you location. Some professionals may also need to add transportation costs and other charges.
Number of Sessions Required
The number of sessions that you will need will be based on your current condition. Your doctor will give you a program on the number of sessions and what exercises and tests are necessary. Usually, a patient may need to start with at least 6 sessions.
OT vs PT
Some people may wonder whether the two treatments are the same. While there may be some similarities, each one is appropriate on certain situations.
Occupational therapy is suitable to help a patient do the normal daily chores and activities by himself. On the other hand, physical therapy intends to help a patient perform physical movements of the body.
Philhealth Per Session
Philhealth can cover certain aspects of medical treatment expenses. In the case of occupational therapy, the Z package may be useful for child patients. It is a good idea to request for more details from your service provider to know more how you can use your Philhealth account.
References: AOTA
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