The idea is also to ensure that every healthcare facility adheres to the same level of accountability and clarity.According to official sources, summary of charges will include a clear and itemised breakdown of all charges like per day rent, type of room, charges for doctors and specialist consultations, surgery charges, surgeon fees, anaesthesia charges, operation theatre charges, list of all diagnostic tests and their charges, list of medicines dispensed, their quantity, price, batch number and expiry date, medical consumables and disposables, items such as syringes, gloves, catheters, etc., their quantity, price, batch number and expiry date and nursing charges.Optional elements are likely to be at hospital’s discretion and may include details like names, designation of attending doctors, breakdown of surgery/procedure charges, concessions, emergency contact details, blood group, or other relevant medical information, and discounts or concessions.The standard is also likely to emphasise that medical bills be easily readable, in a large font, generated in English and/or a local or regional language.
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