Public healthcare services in Hong Kong have been facing enormous pressure for many years. For timely and quality medical services, many people consider outpatient and hospitalization services at private hospitals. However, charges are numerous and broken into granular at private hospitals. Do you know how to calculate the room fees, companion charges, and other miscellaneous fees? Let’s take a look at this guide from Cigna Smart Health with comparisons between private hospitals in the city.
Outpatient Charges and Room Rates of Private Hospitals*
The fees for outpatient services range from HK$230 to HK$1,500 among private hospitals in Hong Kong. The room rates vary according to the accommodation room types. A night in a general ward costs from HK$600 to HK$2,600. The price per night in a private room can be as high as HK$8,000, from HK$2,100.
| Private Hospitals | Outpatient (HK$) | General Ward (HK$) | Semi-Private (HK$) | Private (HK$) |
| St. Teresa Hospital | 230 – 420 | 650 – 800 | 1,000 – 1,750 | 2,100 – 4,100 |
| St. Paul’s Hospital | 230 – 420 | 760 – 900 | 1,380 – 1,480 | 3,800 – 4,880 |
| Precious Blood Hospital | 250 – 360 | 850 | 1,180 – 1580 | 2,100 |
| Evangel Hospital | 285 – 395 | 830 – 1,020 | 1,280 – 1,920 | 2,350 |
| Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan | 240 – 700 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 2,500 | 3,500 |
| Hong Kong Baptist Hospital | 350 – 900 | 820 – 1,240 | 1,810 – 2,240 | 3,500 – 4,340 |
| Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong | 420 – 1,500 | 1,000／1,200 | 2,000 – 2,950 | 4,600 |
| Canossa Hospital (Caritas) | 350 – 1,200 | 1,000 – 2,600 | 2,600 – 2,800 | 3,800 |
| Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital | 400 – 700 | 1,300 – 1,900 | 2,800 – 3,800 | 4,600 – 6,800 |
| Union Hospital | 420 – 1,500 | 600 – 950 | 1,080 – 2,000 | 2,500 – 8,000 |
| Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road | 450 – 1,000 | 900 | 2,300 – 2,800 | 3,400 – 3,900 |
| Matilda International Hospital | 590 – 800 | 900 | 1,990 | 3,300 |
*Charges as of 10 Jan 2024. For more details, please refer to the hospitals’ websites.
Even though you receive the same treatments, medications, and check-ups, your medical expenses vary due to the different accommodation levels. The above fees only include an overnight stay with its respective room facilities. Doctor’s consultation, medications, examinations, treatments, and meals require extra charges.
Fees for Intensive Care Units*
If you require to stay in an intensive care unit, the fee is costly, ranging from HK$2,800 to HK$14,000 per night, depending on your preferred hospital and room types.
| Private Hospitals | Semi-Private Room (HK$)* | Private Room (HK$)* |
| Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital | 9,800 | 14,000 |
| St. Paul’s Hospital | 5,800 | - |
| Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road | 10,000 | |
| Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong | 7,000 – 8,500 | |
| Canossa Hospital (Caritas) | 6,600 | |
| Matilda International Hospital | 9,000 | |
| Hong Kong Baptist Hospital | 11,500 | |
| St. Teresa Hospital | 3,300 – 7,000 | |
| Union Hospital | 2,800 |
*Charges as of 10 Jan 2024. For more details, please refer to the hospitals’ websites.
Companion Charges and Details*
Although the fees for most private hospitals’ pediatric wards include lodger accommodation, some hospitals still require charges according to the number of companions, ranging from HK$220 to HK$800 per night, depending on your preferred hospital and room types.
| Private Hospitals | General Ward (HK$) |
Semi-Private Room (HK$) |
Private Room (HK$) |
| Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road | 250 | ||
| St. Paul’s Hospital | 300 | ||
| Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital | ‘Free of charge’ for 1 companion only for Pediatric Ward; HK$220 per extra bed |
‘Free of charge’ for 1 companion only for Pediatric Ward; HK$340 per extra bed |
‘Free of charge’ for 1 companion only for Pediatric Ward; HK$480 per extra bed |
| Precious Blood Hospital | 220 | 280 | 360 |
| Canossa Hospital (Caritas) | 220 | 400 | 800 |
| Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong | For Pediatric ward, the room rate includes lodger accommodation. Only one accompanying lodger is permitted per patient. | ||
| Matilda International Hospital | |||
| Union Hospital | |||
| Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan | The room rate includes lodger accommodation. | ||
| Hong Kong Baptist Hospital | |||
| St. Teresa Hospital | Companion of children patients aged 12 or below will not be charged for the extra bed charges (only 1 lodger is allowed). | ||
*Charges as of 10 Jan 2024. For more details, please refer to the hospitals’ websites.
Hospital Deposits and Fee Calculation
During your admission, private hospitals would collect a deposit, around HK$4,000 to HK$100,000 based on your selected room types. Suppose you are a policyholder of a medical insurance plan accepted by the hospital. In that case, you can enjoy the ‘Cashless Hospitalization’ service in which you do not have to pay the deposit and other medical charges. Besides, the charging scheme and calculation of rooms vary among private hospitals. You can take a look at the below calculations taken from several private hospitals in Hong Kong.
| Private Hospitals | Calculations |
| Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital |
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| St. Paul’s Hospital |
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| Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan |
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| Hong Kong Baptist Hospital |
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Since the government rolled out a pilot program for price transparency among private hospitals in 2016, the charges of private hospitals’ services have become clearer despite the fact that their fees and terms can be adjusted at any time. Therefore, you are suggested contacting the respective hospitals for detailed pricing to avoid any over budget and miscalculations.
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