We are not able to offer advice on what annual limits you should choose when crafting your plan however, we can provide you with information which can help you make a decision.
Consultations & diagnostics
Here are some examples of how much private treatments can cost:
Initial consultation | £170 - 280 |
Colonoscopy | £2,065 - 2,885 |
Gastroscopy | £1,655 - 2,570 |
MRI scan (1 body part) | £390 - 640 |
(Source: PHIN 2019, Nuffield Healthcare Aug 2021)
Hospital care
Here are some examples of how much private medical treatments can cost:
Hip replacement | £10,195 - 15,625 |
Knee replacement | £10,195 - 16,795 |
Slipped disc removal (lower back) | £6,629 - 14,750 |
Knee surgery (ACL repair) | £6,400 |
Gall bladder removal (keyhole surgery) | £5,195 - 8,010 |
Shoulder decompression | £5,115 |
Key arthroscopy | £3,070 - 4,575 |
Spinal injection | £2,085 - 3,285 |
Carpal tunnel release | £1,945 - 2,720 |
(Source: Nuffield Healthcare Aug 2021)
Please note:
Costs can vary significantly for the same procedure or treatment depending on the on the healthcare professional and private hospital you use
The total cost could be higher if you require additional treatment, for example for complications or additional treatment you require for a given condition
The cost of cancer care can be considerably more than the examples outlined above. The treatment of cancer can require consultations, diagnostic tests, surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy