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To: skinowski who wrote (8546)	8/21/2009 2:58:53 PM
From: Lane3	Respond to of 42652

Thanks for saving me from having to find that post...

To: skinowski who wrote (8546)	8/21/2009 10:43:22 PM
From: John Koligman	Respond to of 42652

This is from Bumrungrad hospital's website (a well known medical tourism hospital in Thailand). Can you give me a rough idea of what it would run here? I'm guessing the total tab might be as much as 5-8 times as much, but any info is appreciated... Thanks, John bumrungrad.com World class medicine with care and compassion. Inquiry \| Find a Doctor \| Login/Appointment Home About Us Overview Mission / Guiding Principles Management Hospital Accreditation Investor Relations Factsheet Service & Facilities What People Say About us What's New Medical Services Overview Clinics & Centers Meet Our Doctors Procedures Plan Your Visit Overview Register Inquiry Search for a Doctor Request an Appointment Arrange Travel FAQs Contact Us Contact Details Feedback Map & Direction Overseas Offices Referring Patients Corporate Inquiry Home > Medical Services > REALCOST Information Bumrungrad International REALCOST Information Procedure CABG REALCOST estimates are based on the actual invoices patients paid upon leaving our hospital. They include surgical fees, doctor’s fees, medicine, lab tests, room fees…the total bill for the incident of care. Heart bypass surgery DATE: Aug 22, 09 BASED ON DATA: JAN-DEC 08 CURRENCY: Thai Baht USD US DollarEUR EuroGBP Pound SterlingJPY YenAUD Australian DollarCAD Canadian DollarCHF Swiss FrancDKK Danish KroneHKD Hong Kong DollarNZD New Zealand DollarSGD Singapore DollarZAR South African RandARS Argentine PesoAED UAE DirhamBRL Brazilian RealCLP Chilean PesoCNY China Yuan RenminbiCYP Cyprus PoundCZK Czech Republic KorunaHRK Croatian KunaHUF Hungary ForintIDR Indonesia RupiahILS Israel ShekelINR Indian RupeeISK Iceland KronaJMD Jamica DollarsKRW Korea (South) WonKWD Kuwaiti DinarMAD Moroccan DirhamMXP Mexican PesoMYR Malaysian RinggitNGN Nigerian NairaNOK Norwegian KronePHP Philippine PesoPKR Pakistan RupeePLZ Poland ZlotyRUB Russian RubleSAR Saudi RiyalSEK Swedish KronaSKK Slovak KorunaTHB Thailand BahtTRY Turkey LiraTWD Taiwan DollarsXOF CFA FrancXPF CFP Franc MEDIAN: THB 862,809 (US $25,839.89 ) LOW: THB 675,972 (US $20,244.39 ) Only about 1 in 4 cases cost less than this. HIGH: THB 989,953 (US $29,647.67 ) Only about 1 in 4 cases cost more than this. REMARKS: 1. Includes additional procedures usually done in combination with CABG. 2. There is a CABG package price for this procedure: THB: 499,000 This information is intended as a guideline based on past history and is not a guarantee of future costs. Actual costs will depend on your individual case and the cost of medicine and supplies at the time of service. We will provide you with a better estimate after our specialists have evaluated you. If we offer a package price for the procedure, it is listed. Hospitals generally offer package prices for patients whose cases are straightforward, not complicated. Packages require that you meet specific criteria. Some doctors may not participate in the package program. If you’re not sure whether you qualify for a package price, be sure to ask in advance. Costs are charged in Thai baht. Send To a Friend Overview Clinics & Centers Meet Our Doctors Procedures How much will it cost? © 2009. Bumrungrad International Hospital - A JCI Accredited Hospital in Bangkok ranked best quality service in Thailand 33 Sukhumvit 3, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +662 667 1000, Fax: +662 667 2525 Suggestions or problems about our website, please click here to send us feedback Automatic currency converter Free currency conversion by Dynamic Converter