Charging of IVF Hospital
Test tube baby is a modern fertility technology. Many infertile couples realize their fertility dreams with the help of test tube baby technology. In the process of IVF, couples are very concerned about the hospital charges. The charges of IVF hospitals will be described in detail in the following four aspects: medical costs, drug costs, inspection costs and auxiliary costs.
1. Medical expenses
The medical cost of IVF is the focus of couples' attention, which usually includes gynecologist fees, embryo culture fees, embryo transfer fees, blastocyst culture fees, etc. Different hospitals have different fees. Generally speaking, the medical fees for IVF in large general hospitals are relatively high, while those in some reproductive centers or private hospitals are relatively low.
In a famous IVF hospital A, medical expenses include 5000 yuan for gynecologists, 8000 yuan for embryo culture, 10000 yuan for embryo transfer, and 15000 yuan for blastocyst culture. In general, medical expenses range from 100000 to 200000 yuan, depending on the brand and service level of the hospital.
It should be noted that medical expenses are only a part of the IVF hospital charges, followed by drug costs, inspection costs and auxiliary costs.
2. Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, a variety of drugs need to be used, and drug costs are also one of the charging items of IVF hospitals. These drugs include ovulation promoting drugs, luteinizing hormone, estrogen, etc. The amount of drug costs depends on the treatment cycle and the type of medication. Generally speaking, the drug cost accounts for 30% to 50% of the total cost of IVF.
In Hospital A, the drug cost for IVF is about 10000 to 30000 yuan. These drugs need to be purchased according to the doctor's requirements, and most of them are non reimbursable, which puts great financial pressure on couples.
3. Inspection expenses
In the process of IVF, multiple examinations are required, and the examination fee is also one of the charging items of IVF hospital. Common examination items include blood routine examination, endocrine hormone examination, ultrasound examination, etc. The amount of inspection cost depends on the quantity and quality of inspection items.
In Hospital A, the cost of IVF examination is between 5000 yuan and 10000 yuan. Couples need to carry out multiple examinations according to the doctor's advice to ensure the smooth progress of the IVF process.
4. Auxiliary expenses
In the process of IVF, some auxiliary items or operations may be needed, and these costs also need to be borne by the couple. For example, if the woman needs an egg retrieval operation, the operation cost is also a part of the charges of the IVF hospital.
In Hospital A, the cost of egg retrieval operation is about 10000 to 20000 yuan, in addition to the cost of frozen embryos, pre transplant genetic diagnosis, etc. These ancillary costs will depend on the specific circumstances.
Summary
To sum up, the charges of IVF hospitals involve medical costs, drug costs, inspection costs and auxiliary costs. Medical expenses include various doctor's fees and embryo related expenses. Drug expenses are a major expense item of IVF. Examination expenses are mainly to ensure the smooth process of IVF. Auxiliary expenses include possible surgery and other auxiliary items. Therefore, when choosing IVF hospitals, couples should not only consider the reputation and technical level of the hospital, but also understand the charges of the hospital in order to be financially prepared.
