Paying for treatment

 

Bupa Cromwell Hospital welcomes both insured and self-pay patients as well as company and embassy sponsored patients:

Insured patients

Bupa Cromwell Hospital has arrangements with most insurers.  In most cases, bills for inpatient, day case and radiotherapy treatment can be settled directly with the insurer. However, some insurance policies do restrict the hospitals that can be used for inpatients or daycase treatment. 

 

Outpatient visits are normally unrestricted but may be subject to an annual benefit limit.

 

We recommend that all insured patients confirm their eligibility for treatment with their insurer prior to visiting the Hospital.

 

The Cromwell Breast Care Unit, Specialist Bowel Cancer Unit, MRI Unit and Critical Care facilities are all BUPA approved.

 

If you have any queries or for further information, please contact Inpatient Accounts via the fast track details top right of this page.

 

Insurance companies

Further information on the companies that the Hospital has arrangement with can be found by following the links below.

 

Please note that the links below are to external websites which are not related to Bupa Cromwell Hospital (see disclaimer).

Self-pay patients

If you are paying for your own treatment, you will normally be required to settle your hospital bill before you have any tests or treatment. The Hospital accepts all major credit cards, sterling travellers’ cheques, cash and personal cheques from UK banks if supported by a banker’s card. A passport is required if you wish to pay with travellers’ cheques.

 

For some patients, our Self-pay packages for surgery scheme may be appropriate.

 

Self-pay packages for surgery

Self-pay packages enable people who don't have health insurance to opt for private treatment at an agreed price. The scheme covers inpatient and day case surgical treatment only and is available for both adults and children.

 

What is and isn't included?

The scheme includes:

  • Your nursing and medical care.
  • The cost of accommodation in a private room.
  • Operating theatre fees.
  • Drugs, dressings and consumables that are used in your treatment.

The scheme excludes:

  • The consultant’s fees; you will need to agree these with your specialist.
  • Personal items such as phone calls and visitors’ meals.
  • Anaesthetist’s fees
  • Histology
  • Take home medication

What does it cost?

For most common operations, we can provide a fixed price. Some sample adult prices below will give you an idea of just how affordable self-pay can be.

 

Operation

Hospital
Stay

Price excluding
Doctors' fees

Removal of tonsils (Adult)

One night

£1,675.00

Circumcision (Adult)

Day patient

£1,175.00

Repair of hernia (Inguinal Adult)

One night

£1,775.00

Varicose vein removal

Day patient

£1,175.00

D and C

Day patient

£975.00

Hysterectomy

Six nights

£5,650.00

Cataract (single LA)

Day patient

£1,540.00

Cataract (single)

Day patient

£1,675.00

Hip replacement
(excludes prosthesis)

Eight nights

£8,950.00

Arthroscopy (diagnostic)

Day patient

£1,200.00

Arthroscopy (therapeutic)

Day patient

£1,750.00

 

What should I do next?

To find out if a self-pay package is available for your operation and how much it will cost, please contact Inpatient Accounts via the fast track details top right of this page. Alternatively, you can complete the fixed price surgery form (PDF).

 

You will also need to ask your local GP or physician to refer you to a relevant consultant at Cromwell Hospital. See a list of our consultants by speciality.

 

Please note: All medical fees relating to specialist consultations and treatment are separate from any hospital charges and therefore need to be settled directly with the specialist(s) concerned.

 

Embassy and company sponsored patients

The Hospital has credit arrangements with some embassies and companies. If your embassy or company is sponsoring you, you will need to bring with you a Letter of Guarantee which will authorise for any tests or treatment to be carried out.

 

If you have any queries or for further information, please contact Inpatient Accounts via the fast track details top right of this page.