Tracheostomy Price in Philippines: Neck Tube for Emergency Breathing

Some medical conditions may require a windpipe incision for airway obstruction. Also called stoma, it involves tube insertion so the patient can breathe. The cost of tracheostomy may start from Php 10,000 among private medical centers.

Tube Prices

The rate of the tube for tracheostomy may be purchased from medical supply shops or from the hospital. Prices can range from Php 2,900 to Php 3,500 or more, especially those with high quality materials.

Here are some prices from hospitals.

• Doctor Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital – Php 3,250
• Lung Center of the Philippines – Php 2,500

Prices are subject to change*

We have found a cheaper price among public hospitals like Western Visayas Medical Center which only charges Php 1,120. We expect the material to be more expensive among private hospitals. But government facilities usually have it available.

Lung Center of the Philippines has an average tube price of Php 2,300. Some tubes are disposable and doctors may recommend them based on the patient’s condition.

In terms of surgeon’s fee, you can expect to pay from Php 8,000 to Php 12,000 depending on where you will have the procedure. In any case, Philhealth can support you with the cost.

Philhealth can cover this surgical procedure and you can expect a discount of Php 1,600 from your surgeon’s fee.

References: Clevelandclinic