The cost of radiation 131 iodine treatment for thyroid cancer is divided into two parts: the cost of medicine and the cost of treatment. In our hospital the cost of medicine, i.e. 131 iodine, is about 9,000 yen and the cost of treatment is about 1,000 yen, so the total cost is about 10,000 yen. The type of radioactive 131 iodine treatment cost belongs to Category B reimbursement type of medical insurance and can be partially reimbursed, the exact amount of reimbursement varies with the local medical insurance policy and individual enrollment status. In addition, the cost may vary from hospital to hospital, but is about 10,000 yuan.
Iodine 131 belongs to the treatment of hyperthyroidism, can be reimbursed, the unit are buying social security, the reimbursement ratio is very high. The proportion is as follows: social security: urban workers, in a billing year, occurred in line with the scope of reimbursement of medical expenses of less than 100,000 yuan, the starting standard of third-level hospitals 659 yuan, reimbursement rate of 50% ceiling of 2,000 yuan; second-level hospitals hospitalization starting standard of 300 yuan, reimbursement rate of 55%; first-class hospitals do not have a starting standard, the reimbursement rate of 60%.