Deep vein thrombosis treatment cost in India

The cost of DVT surgery is considerably high due to various reasons. And the primary factors that affect the overall cost are explained below:

• Severity of DVT – The key factor in determining the overall cost of DVT treatment or any other city is the severity of the condition. If the number of clots inside the vein are few and they can be removed with minimal complications, the surgery will cost less as there will be minimal risks. However, if there is a huge number of clots present inside multiple veins, it will be difficult to carry out the procedure. There will be higher chances of complications. Thus, the surgery will take longer to complete and the cost will also go high. 
• Method Used for Treatment – Thanks to modern technology, surgical treatment is now simpler, safer, and more effective. However, the advanced treatment methods are also slightly more expensive than the traditional surgical procedures. There are three main goals of DVT surgery:

1. Preventing the clot from getting larger 
2. Preventing the clot from breaking lose and entering the lungs 
3. Reducing the chances of development of blood clots in other veins 

For these purposes, the doctor may use anticoagulant medicines, angioplasty & stenting, thrombolysis, thrombectomy, or placing a vena cava filter inside the veins. Each of these procedure’s costs varies from one another significantly. And depending on the method suggested by your doctor, the cost of DVT treatment may increase. 

• Hospital Expenses – The next factor due to which the cost of deep vein thrombosis treatment may increase is the hospital-related expenses. The type of hospital you choose, i.e., super specialty or multi specialty will influence the cost. Moreover, at the hospital, you will have to pay admission fee, discharge fee, and bed charges as well. All these expenses combined will increase the cost of DVT surgery, especially if you are hospitalized for 3-4 days or more. 
• Doctor’s Fee- The doctor will also charge a fixed amount for consultation and to perform the surgery. And the higher the experience of the doctor, the more the consultation and operation fee. Not to mention that it is always better to undergo surgery by the hands of an experienced surgeon as he/she will have ample skills and expertise to successfully perform the surgery.  
• Diagnostic Tests – To determine the severity of the condition, identify the veins that are not functioning properly, and to narrow down the treatment method, accurate diagnosis is necessary. Thus, several tests will be suggested by the doctor, i.e., D-dimer blood test, duplex ultrasound, venography, MRI scan, and a compression ultrasonography. Each one of these tests cost more than Rs. 1000 and some of these tests may cost more than Rs. 7,000 approximately. Therefore, the cost of treatment will further increase. 
• Pre & Post-Surgery Medications- If a surgical procedure needs to be performed for treatment of deep vein thrombosis, the doctor will prescribe some medications to prepare the patient for the surgery. These medications may also increase the cost of overall DVT treatment. 
• Post-surgery Follow-ups 0- After deep vein thrombosis surgery, you will also have to take follow-ups with the doctor. The doctor will monitor whether there are some blood clots left in the vein or new blood clots are forming. This will help the doctor to further adjust the medications to ensure that clotting stops and your health improves. 

The overall cost of DVT surgery is calculated after accounting for all these factors. The doctor will also explain these factors during consultation and give you an estimate of the treatment as well. 

Yes. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) comes under critical illnesses which means it can lead to death if not treated on time. Therefore, the majority of the expenses that incur during DVT treatment are covered by the health insurance provider. You only need to choose the method of payment, i.e., claim form or reimbursement to cover the expenses. 

The insurance will cover room rent, cost of surgery, consultation fee, diagnostic tests, pharmacy, consumables, surgeon’s fee, anesthetist fee, operation theatre charges, and other medicinal consumables. You can talk to your health insurance provider to learn more about the terms and conditions of the policy. 

If you are seeking deep vein thrombosis treatment , Pristyn Care is the ideal destination. We understand the patient’s needs and provide services that help to simplify their surgery experience and save a considerable amount of money as well. These services include:

• Discounts on diagnostic tests 
• A free deluxe room for hospital stay 
• Free cab service on the day of surgery for easy commute 
• Free post-surgery follow-ups 
• No-Cost EMI service 
• Insurance coverage and claim assistance 

With all this, you will also get a medical coordinator who will take care of all the treatment related formalities. Therefore, DVT treatment at Pristyn Care will not be only cost-effective but also seamless in every possible way.