People are always asking us about the cost of medical stuff here.
So for the Women folks keep reading, Men folks, go away!
I go nearly yearly for a GYN exam and PAP smear, and I also get an annual mammography. I did this in the States, and I do it here. In the States it was a 30usd copay, oh and don't forget to count the nearly 300 dollars per month that was deducted from my paycheck to provide medical coverage for Tom and me.
So I went recently for my GYN exam and PAP Smear. Dr exam 500pesos, PAP smear 120pesos. I see a female Dra with good english. I could get a cheaper price with a different doctor, but she was a personal recommendation, and I like her. Her offices are now in Star Medica.
I also just went for my mammography.
My past 3 mammos were done at Centro Radiologico, calle 33 x 52 y 54 #492D, Centro. I've been well pleased with the services rendered. However, this year, as I was leaving my dra's office I stopped in at the reception area in Star Medica and got their prices for the studies recommended. Then I stopped at Centro Radiologico and got comparison prices.
In the States I got an annual mammo, here I get an annual mammo AND ultrasound of mammos.
Because I had cancer and a subsequent partial hysterectomy back in 1991 I am now also getting ultrasounds of the Ovary/Vaginal region every 2 years. This is only happening since I got here to Mexico, these studies were never rcommended in the States.
So this year my tests were:
(code - CR=Centro Radiologica, SM=Star Medica)
Traditional Mammography (3 views) and UltraSound of mammos - CR 1590pesos, SM 1250pesos
Ultrasound of ovaries and endovaginal - CR 1331pesos, SM 805pesos
I had the tests done this year at Star Medica. Machinary is all the same - mammography technician at CR was a little easier, although the tech at SM made a valiant effort; I'm 5'7", she wasn't even 5" so there was a little issue there. The ultrasound doctors were equivalent, both are men, each was calm and I never felt uneasy or uncomfortable. The dr at SM asked me to bring in my past mammos and ultrasounds so the radiologist could do a comparison for his report. This is the first request. I normally take ALL past reports and current to my GYN and she checks them and reads the reports and then we talk about the results...
Timely blog. It is just about that time of year for me to get all my annual "stuff" out of the way. I have not yet found a GYN and wondered if you would refer me to they Dr. you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteDebi, to get the correct costs, do we just need to add up the Star Medica amounts, or did you have tests performed at both places, or did you just get estimates from both places?
ReplyDeleteI added up the doctor costs and the test costs at Star Medica. Kathy said it sounded like a heck of deal.
Let me also thank you for posting this entry. I like reading about what stuff costs.
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI'll send you the info in an email.
Roni
The dr exam and PAP smear fee are one cost, with the dr.
The hospitals all have Consultorios, which are sections of dr offices. Many drs have offices at the hospital but these are not hospital fees.
for the mammo and ultrasounds select either SM or CR and add those together.
Debi
Debi:
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. We are considering a move to Mexico; however, we are unsure of medical coverage. Do you have any coverage in Mexico or the US? Currently, we are self pay. Our premium is $320/month with a $5000 deductible. Any info would be appreciated.
Sam and Bob - we do have a Medical Insurance policy here in Mexico, with Alianz. It has a 500USD deductible per event and runs about 1500USD for coverage on the two of us for one year. Don't forget about the IMSS policies info on them is avaiable here http://rollybrook.com/imss.htm
ReplyDeletebuena suerte
Debi
Oops, thanks for reminding me. I bet you jogged a lot of memories with this post. And isn't it wonderful how it doesn't cost an arm and a leg here?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. What is the definition of per event?
ReplyDeleteSam and Bob - an event = break a leg - it's an event, require therapy because of the broken leg still part of same event.
ReplyDeleteNeed a knee replacement = a new event, unless you can show/prove it was caused by the broken leg then it's part of the broken leg event.
Does that help?
Debi
Yes...thanks!
ReplyDeleteExcuse me, Debi, for using this forum, but I don´t seem to have your email address. Susan is in town. Perhaps we could get together. Email me at paulrounds@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debi. Would it be possible for you to send me the information for the place at Star Medica where you had your mammography? I live on the other side of the Peninsula so would want to make an appointment before driving there. Kevin Graham
ReplyDeleteKevin
ReplyDeletethe hospital is Star Media, Colonia Altabrisa, calle 26 x 15 y 7, 999-930-2880
I checked a few places and the charges here were the least expensive. buena suerte
Debi