Philhealth Coverage for Hemorrhoidectomy — Hemorrhoid Removal

Hemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids.

How much is Philhealth coverage for hemorrhoidectomy?

Total coverage is 12,120

For the doctor’s professional fee:  6,720

For hospital costs:  5,400

Any of the following type of hermorrhoidectomy is covered:

. By simple ligature (example, by rubber band)
. Excision of external hemorrhoid tags and/or multiple papillae
. Complete external
. Simple internal and external
. Simple, internal and external, with fissurectomy
. Simple, internal and external, with fissurectomy,

with or without fissurectomy
. Complex or extensive internal or external
. Complex or extensive internal or external, with fissurectomy
. Complex or extensive internal or external, with fistulectomy,

with or without fissurectomy

Hemorrhoids in Tagalog is almuranas or almoranas.