What do you mean by special expenses?

Special expenses are special additional expenses provided by hospitals for patients. It refers to the extra cost of medical services and treatment methods at a higher level than ordinary medical services, such as a single independent ward, medical services of famous doctors and experts, and advanced inspection and treatment equipment. The collection of special expenses is generally not covered by medical insurance, and patients need to pay for it themselves.

What is the charging standard for special expenses?

The charges for special expenses vary from hospital to hospital and from service to service. Generally speaking, the special cost of a single independent ward is much higher than that of an ordinary ward. Medical services for famous doctors with special needs are more expensive. In some large general hospitals and high-end private hospitals, the charging standard of special fees may be higher, and patients need to consult the relevant person in charge of the hospital to understand the details of the fees before making an appointment or admission.

The best way to avoid special expenses is to join medical insurance. When choosing a public hospital with medical insurance for treatment, patients only need to pay their own expenses for hospitalization and examination, and do not charge special fees. When choosing a designated hospital, we should carefully confirm whether it is a designated hospital for medical insurance, so as to avoid being unable to enjoy the medical insurance policy because of the doctor's location. At the same time, we should also know the charging standards of hospitals, try to choose hospitals with transparent prices and excellent service quality, and consult hospital charging related matters in advance to avoid cost overruns.