Monday, November 5, 2007

Priceless


Three days in a private hospital room: 300 RMB
One abdominal ultrasound: 41 RMB
One physical exam and bloodwork: 256 RMB
One ECG: 18 RMB
Ten liters of intravenous fluids: 337 RMB
One 300-meter ambulance ride: 82 RMB

Getting all of the above for less than $150: priceless


Yes, today I paid the Chinese hospital bill for my food poisoning episode and the total came to 1034 RMB, or about $138. If anyone has any insight into how much these services might cost in an American hospital, please share!

1 comments:

Aram Akopyan LAc Dipl. OM said...

Minimum $3,000, It will cost abut $1500 just to get you admitted at the emergency center. Welcome to privatized health care system....