Costly surgeries covered under Ayushman Bharat Yojana

Here’s a list of costly surgeries covered under Ayushman Bharat Yojana that provide significant financial relief to patients:

1. Organ Transplant Surgeries

• Liver Transplant
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹15–₹25 lakh
  • Covered under Ayushman Bharat up to certain limits.
• Kidney Transplant
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹5–₹8 lakh
  • Covered partially, including surgery and post-operative care.

2. Cancer Treatments and Surgeries

• Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹2–₹4 lakh
  • Covered under Ayushman Bharat, including chemotherapy.
• Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹3–₹5 lakh
  • Covered for advanced cases.

3. Neurosurgeries

• Brain Tumor Removal
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹4–₹6 lakh
  • Covered fully or partially under Ayushman Bharat.
• Spinal Surgery
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹3–₹5 lakh
  • Covered, including implants if required.

4. Cardiovascular Surgeries

• Heart Valve Replacement
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹3–₹7 lakh
  • Covered under Ayushman Bharat.
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹2–₹4 lakh
  • Fully covered for eligible beneficiaries.

5. Orthopedic Surgeries

• Joint Replacement (Hip/Knee)
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹2–₹4 lakh per joint
  • Covered under the scheme, including prosthetics.
• Spine Fusion Surgery
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹3–₹6 lakh
  • Covered under Ayushman Bharat.

6. Pediatric Surgeries

• Congenital Heart Disease Correction
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹5–₹8 lakh
  • Covered under Ayushman Bharat for children.
• Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹1–₹2 lakh
  • Fully covered under the scheme.

7. Urology and Gastroenterology Surgeries

• Gallbladder and Kidney Stone Removal
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹1–₹2 lakh
  • Covered under Ayushman Bharat.
• Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹3–₹5 lakh
  • Covered for patients with severe obesity-related complications.

What is Open Heart Surgery?

Open heart surgery is a medical procedure where surgeons open the chest to repair or replace damaged parts of the heart. It is typically used to treat problems like blocked arteries, heart valve issues, or congenital heart defects.

Although it sounds complex, it’s a common and life-saving procedure in modern medicine.

How is Open Heart Surgery Done?

Here’s a simplified step-by-step process:

1. Preparation: The patient is given anesthesia to ensure they are unconscious and pain-free during the surgery.
2. Opening the Chest: The surgeon makes a cut in the chest and separates the breastbone to reach the heart.
3. Heart-Lung Machine: A machine temporarily takes over the heart’s function, pumping oxygen-rich blood to the body.
4. Repairing the Heart: The surgeon repairs or replaces the damaged part, such as unclogging arteries or fixing heart valves.
5. Closing the Chest: After the repair, the heart is restarted, the machine is disconnected, and the chest is closed with stitches.

The surgery can take 3–6 hours, depending on its complexity.

Cost of Open Heart Surgery in India

The cost varies based on the hospital, city, and type of surgery. On average:

• Government Hospitals: ₹50,000–₹1,50,000 (subsidized rates or free for certain schemes).
• Private Hospitals: ₹1,50,000–₹5,00,000 (depends on the procedure).

Some hospitals also provide financial assistance through government schemes like the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

If you want detailed information, feel free to ask!

8. Eye Surgeries

• Retina Surgery
  • Cost in private hospitals: ₹1–₹3 lakh
  • Covered partially or fully under Ayushman Bharat.

These surgeries, which typically cost lakhs, are either fully or partially subsidized under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, making them accessible to economically weaker sections.