Liver cancer surgery cost in Hyderabad: what to expect | CION Cancer Clinics

Usually the starting cost is a little higher, because of special equipment. A shorter stay can narrow the gap. Not every tumour can be removed safely by keyhole surgery, so the choice is made on the tumour and your liver first, and on cost second.

Most health insurance policies cover cancer surgery, subject to the policy terms. Waiting periods, room-rent limits and exclusions vary widely. Ask your insurer or TPA for pre-authorisation with the written estimate, and read the reply carefully before admission.

Aarogyasri covers several cancer operations at empanelled hospitals for eligible families. Which operations are covered, and at which hospitals, changes from time to time. Check with the scheme desk at the hospital before admission, with your card and reports in hand.

The most common reasons are a longer stay in intensive care, blood transfusions or treatment for a complication. Ask the billing desk for an itemised bill. You are entitled to see what each charge was for and to ask questions about it.

Often they are not. Scans, blood tests and heart checks before the operation are usually charged separately. CION arranges these through accredited diagnostic partners. Ask whether recent scans you already have can be used, to avoid repeating them.

Follow-up scans and AFP blood tests continue for a long time after surgery, and they are billed visit by visit. Plan for this ongoing cost from the start. Hepatitis B tablets, if needed, also continue and are a separate expense.

CION does not offer loans or instalment plans. Some families rely on insurance, government schemes, employer support or charitable help. The CION team can talk you through the paperwork for any scheme or insurance you may be eligible for.

Bring your scans, blood reports and any biopsy result to a consultation. Once the team agrees on a surgical plan, you can ask for a written, itemised estimate. Call the helpline if you are not sure where to start.