Is Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery Reimbursable Through Medicare

Ectopic pregnancy surgery is usually reimbursable through Medicare.

Both conservative and surgical treatments for ectopic pregnancy can be reimbursed by Medicare, but the rate and scope of reimbursement may vary depending on the region and the specific treatment. In general, surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy is mostly done by minimally invasive methods such as laparoscopy, and the instruments and materials used in these surgeries may be more expensive, but most of them are covered by the medical insurance reimbursement. It's important to note that ectopic pregnancy surgeries are usually performed in public hospitals in order to qualify for Medicare, and private hospitals may not be covered.

The process of reimbursement usually includes the following steps:

1. Choose a designated hospital to visit. First, you must go to a designated hospital in order to be covered by health insurance. These hospitals will have a plaque at the entrance saying "Medicare designated medical institution", and you can check the list of hospitals that are eligible for Medicare through the official website of the social security department.

2. Prepare for discharge. Before being discharged from the hospital, you need to prepare and make copies of the discharge records, disease diagnosis, medical records, etc., one copy of which should be left with the hospital, and the other copy should be kept by yourself.

3, for the discharge settlement. Prepare invoices, hospitalization lists, ID cards and other information, and go to the relevant window of the hospital for discharge settlement procedures.

4. Wait for the expense audit and reimbursement. After being discharged from the hospital, submit the relevant information to the Social Insurance Fund Administration Bureau for audit. After passing the audit, you can receive the Social Health Insurance Medical Expense Reimbursement Form and complete the reimbursement.

In summary, the exact rate and conditions of reimbursement may vary depending on regional health insurance policies, so it is recommended that you consult your local social security bureau or hospital health insurance department for the most accurate information before undergoing surgery.

Legal basis:

The People's Republic of China*** and the State Social Insurance Law

Article 28

Medical expenses that are in line with the basic medical insurance drug catalog, diagnostic and therapeutic items, standards of medical service facilities, as well as those for emergency and rescue, shall be paid from the basic medical insurance fund in accordance with state regulations.