Not Sure About Medical Travel? Maybe 30-80% Savings Will Get Your AttentionIn June of 2007, the American Medical Association offered this cost comparison chart of “serious” surgeries: | Procedure | US | India | Thailand | Singapore | | Heart bypass | $130,000 | $10,000 | $11,000 | $18,500 | | Heart valve replacement | $160,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $12,500 | | Angioplasty | $57,000 | $11,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | | Hip replacement | $43,000 | $9,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | | Hysterectomy | $20,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $6,000 | | Knee replacement | $40,000 | $8,500 | $10,000 | $13,000 | | Spinal fusion | $62,000 | $5,500 | $7,000 | $9,000 |
While the percentage of savings differ depending on the procedure and destination, these numbers should give you a rough idea of the benefits of exploring medical travel.
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