From November 17, 2023: What is the price list for medical procedures and testing? What are the direct expenses included in prices for medical procedures and testing in Vietnam?
From November 17, 2023: What is the price list for medical procedures and testing in Vietnam?
On November 17, 2023, the Minister of Health issued Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT on unifying prices of medical examination and treatment services covered by health insurance among hospitals of the same class across the country and guidelines for applying prices and payment for medical services in certain cases.
The price list for medical procedures and testing applicable from November 17, 2023 is specified in Appendix III issued with Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT as follows:
See detailed price list for medical procedures and testing applicable from November 17, 2023 in Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT.
What is the price list for medical procedures and testing? What are the direct expenses included in prices for medical procedures and testing in Vietnam?
What are the direct expenses included in prices for medical procedures and testing in Vietnam?
Article 3 of Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT stipulates the direct expenses included in prices for medical procedures and testing as follows:
Composition of prices for medical services covered by health insurance
Prices for medical services specified in this Circular shall be calculated based upon direct expenses and salaries in order to ensure the provision of medical examination and treatment; to be specific:
1. Direct expenses included in prices for medical examination:
a) Expenses incurred on patient clothing, scrubs, medical cap, surgical mask, bedspread, pillow, mattress, mat, stationery, medical glove, cotton wool, bandage, alcohol, gauze, brine and other supplies serving the medical examination.
b) Expenses incurred on electricity, water, fuels, daily-life waste treatment, medical waste (solid and liquid waste); laundry, steaming, drying, washing or disinfecting cloth, examination equipments; expenses incurred on cleaning and ensuring environment hygiene; antiseptic supplies and chemicals during the examination;
c) Expenses incurred on maintenance and care of equipment, purchase of assets and tools for replacement such as air conditioners, computers, printers, dehumidifiers, fans, desks, chairs, cabinets, lights and other necessary tools during medical examination.
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3. Direct expenses included in the prices for medical procedures:
a) Expenses incurred on patient clothing, scrubs, medical cap, bedspread, pillow mattress, mat, cloth; stationery; medicines, intravenous fluids, chemicals, supplies used and supplies for replacement during medical procedures;
b) Expenses prescribed in Clause 1b and 1c of this Article shall arise out of medical procedures as professional required.
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Thus, according to the above regulations, direct expenses included in the prices for medical procedures:
- Expenses incurred on patient clothing, scrubs, medical cap, bedspread, pillow mattress, mat, cloth; .
- Stationery.
- Medicines, intravenous fluids, chemicals, supplies used and supplies for replacement during medical procedures.
In addition, for the medical procedures as professional required, direct expenses included in prices for medical procedures and testing will include the following:
- Expenses incurred on electricity, water, fuels, daily-life waste treatment, medical waste (solid and liquid waste); laundry, steaming, drying, washing or disinfecting cloth, examination equipments; expenses incurred on cleaning and ensuring environment hygiene; antiseptic supplies and chemicals during the examination:
- Expenses incurred on maintenance and care of equipment, purchase of assets and tools
What are the prices for medical services covered by health insurance in Vietnam from November 17, 2023?
In Article 2, Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT regulates prices for medical examination and treatment services covered by health insurance as follows:
Prices for medical services covered by health insurance
1. Prices for medical examination and consultation are specified in Appendix I enclosed herewith.
2. Prices for hospital stay are specified in Appendix II enclosed herewith.
3. Prices for medical procedures and testing are specified in Appendix III enclosed herewith.
4. Additional notes of some medical procedures are prescribed in Appendix IV enclosed herewith.
5. Prices for medical local anaesthesia excluding costs of drugs and oxygen used for such services are prescribed in Appendix V enclosed herewith. The costs of drugs and oxygen paid to social insurance agencies and the patients shall comply with their actual use and procurement results.
Accordingly, the prices for medical services covered by health insurance from November 17, 2023 is prescribed as follows:
- Prices for medical examination and consultation are specified in Appendix I enclosed with Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT.
- Prices for hospital stay are specified in Appendix II enclosed with Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT.
- Prices for medical procedures and testing are specified in Appendix III enclosed with Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT.
- Additional notes of some medical procedures are prescribed in Appendix IV enclosed with Circular 22/2023/TT-BYT.
- Prices for medical local anaesthesia excluding costs of drugs and oxygen used for such services are prescribed in Appendix V enclosed herewith. The costs of drugs and oxygen paid to social insurance agencies and the patients shall comply with their actual use and procurement results.
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