The cost of private hospitals in Hong Kong

Private hospitals in Hong Kong are among the most expensive on the planet. If you want to know in more detail their costs (in Hong Kong dollars), this guide is for you. We will see in detail the cost of rooms in the 13 private hospitals in Hong Kong. It is important to note that the more a room is expensive, the more the care and the doctors will be expensive, and this for the same service. So be sure to ask your doctor for the price based on the different rooms available.

A bit of vocabulary

Private rooms

Private rooms allow you to be the only resident of the room. They have their own toilet, and may have many other additional options such as having a night companion depending on the price you pay.

Semi-private rooms

These are rooms shared with another person, separated by a curtain. The toilets are therefore also shared, and there is the possibility of having a companion for the night in certain cases.

Common rooms

These are rooms shared by different people who require similar care. They range from 3 to 14 people who are separated by curtains.

Resident or not?

All those who have a Hong Kong ID card are considered residents. Possession of such a card is necessary to have reduced costs on care.

Boarder accommodation

Indicates the price to pay for having a night companion.

Bail

A deposit is required on admission, payable in cash, bank card, check, electronic wallet, etc. Some hospitals have arrangements with insurance companies, which can directly cover the deposit, so be sure to check with your insurer if the deposit is supported.

What does my insurance cover?

You have to be very careful about your insurance when you are admitted to a private hospital. Indeed, the insurance may be limited to covering the care of semi-private or shared rooms. You will not be fully reimbursed if you choose a private room and your insurance is limited to lower levels. More information on expat health insurance in Hong Kong.

What do the prices displayed here indicate?

The prices you can see in this guide only include hospital stays. They do not include the costs of doctors, nurses, radiology, anesthesia, procedures, operations, tests, rehabilitations, meals, medical equipment, etc. Prices can quickly rise, because everything is billed, depending on the price. depending on the room level you choose.

Here is a list of the complete costs of different procedures (in private hospitals).

Here is a guide to knowing how to read your bill.

Room prices for the 13 private hospitals in Hong Kong

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