Cost of Hydronephrosis Surgery in India

Any hospital or clinic gives patients the final quote for treatment after taking certain factors into consideration. These factors can cause a variation in the total expense a patient has to pay for the treatment. Understanding these factors in advance can help patients plan out their finances before availing of treatment. Therefore, we have compiled a list of factors that can affect the cost of your hydronephrosis treatment: 

• Choice of treatment city: The city you’re availing the treatment in can impact the cost of the treatment. Treatment costs are generally higher in metro cities compared to other cities. 
• Choice of treatment hospital: Just as your choice of city can cause a variation in the cost of your treatment, your choice of hospital can also play a pivotal role in determining the total treatment expense. Usually, private hospitals charge higher treatment costs compared to government hospitals due to the difference in the facilities they offer. 
• Fees charged by the doctor: Doctors with extensive experience usually charge higher fees compared to doctors who are new to the field. Make sure you discuss the consultation fees with your doctor, along with what they’ll charge for follow-up sessions (if required). 
• Treatment type & the technology used: Since hydronephrosis can be treated through various methods, the type of method and technology used can also cause a difference in the total treatment cost. The cost of medical and surgical management of hydronephrosis generally differs. Also, the type of equipment and technology used in the treatment process can impact the final cost. 
• Fees of the anesthesiologist: In the case of surgical management of hydronephrosis, anesthesia is injected. Therefore, the fees of the anesthesiologists may also cause the treatment cost to inflate. 
• Cost of diagnostic tests: The doctor may suggest some diagnostic tests, including blood tests, urine tests, and imaging tests (X-ray, CT scan, etc.) before treatment. Their cost may also be included in the total treatment cost.
• Cost of medicines: The cost of medicines (if any) can also cause a variation in the total cost. 
• Extra costs in case of complications: As with any other surgery, complications can occur with hydronephrosis surgery. In case of complications, the doctors may have to provide additional treatment, the cost of which can cause the total treatment cost to become higher.

The insurance coverage for hydronephrosis treatment depends on various factors. If the condition can be managed through medicines or therapy, its cost would not be covered by insurance. But, in some severe cases, surgical management becomes essential, the cost of which is covered under both health insurance and mediclaim policies. The coverage offered by insurance providers across the country can differ based on their individual terms and conditions. Therefore, before purchasing a policy, or utilizing it for a treatment, make sure you obtain complete clarity on the terms and conditions. By doing so, you’ll be able to get the maximum benefit out of your policy. 

At Pristyn Care, we accept all insurance and provide complete insurance assistance to patients seeking hydronephrosis treatment. Our team helps patients with documentation, filing, insurance tracking, etc., to let them receive the claim hassle-free.