Treatment costs

It can sometimes be hard to know what cover to choose if you are unsure about the true cost of treatment.

We recommend you speak to a medical advisor for information on costs as these can vary from country to country and region to region. It sometimes helps to show them a copy of the relevant brochure or policy summary to illustrate which benefits and level are appropriate for you. Visit the Literature page to print off a copy.

The following examples of common procedures and UK prices may help you decide which level and benefits you need from your medical insurance. The cost of care in the UK is fairly high so may not be comparable to your country's requirements.

 

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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