It can sometimes be hard to know what cover to choose if you are unsure about the true cost of treatment.
The following examples of common procedures and UK prices may help you decide which level and benefits you need from your medical insurance.
| Treatment | Hospital Charges | |
| In-Patient | ||
| Heart – Angioplasty with stent | £11,800 | |
| Heart – Aortic valve replacement | £28,600 | |
| Heart – Cardiac pacemaker system | £10,450 | |
| Hernia – Inguinal – Primary repair | £1,980 | |
| Hip – 1st total hip replacement | £10,600 | |
| Knee Joint – Total prosthetic replacement | £11,600 | |
| Prostate – removal of prostate gland - resection of prostate (TURP) | £5,200 | |
| Day-Patient | ||
| Colon – colonoscopy – diagnostic examination | £1,730 | |
| Eye – Cataract removal | £2,800 | |
| Stomach – Gastroscopy – diagnostic examination | £1,060 | |
| Out-Patient | ||
| MRI scan (no. of areas can vary) | from £800 - £1,800 | |
| CT scan | from £400 - £1,500 | |
| Initial consultation | from £150 - £300 | |
| Follow-up consultation | from £100 - £200 | |
Above figures are based on 'average costs' across various UK hospital groups, NHS hospitals and industry guidelines used by Exeter Friendly Society. Actual prices may be affected by age, health, length of stay, location of hospital/specialist and other factors. July 2007.
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