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[akcrono]

So I fell and injured my wrist. After 5 days, I still hurts (only mild pain), but it feels weird, and isn't very useful. I'm not opposed to seeing a doctor, but I don't have insurance or a lot of money. Anyone know how expensive a visit like that would be?

[Lolimahro]

A general visit at a large hospital could cost about 20,000 won out of pocket. However, it depends on whether you need to see a specialist, and what kind of treatment they prescribe. I have no idea how much X-rays are out-of-pocket. Any medications will also be more expensive than usual.

Sorry that wasn't too helpful! When I paid for out-of-pocket visits to the doctor for my son when we first arrived in Korea, everyone said it would be soooo expensive but it wasn't too terrible (then again, he had a bad cold, so it wasn't anything severe). I think we paid 20,000~26,000 for the visit and probably about 20,000 for medications. Since we're from the U.S. we thought the out-of-pocket cost was a bargain.

[ttompatz]

[akcrono]

Went to a clinic today. Cost 40k for consult, xrays, and medication. No break. In and out in under 30 minutes. Amazing.

[Weigookin74]

That's really strange. I went to the university hospital in my city and they charge me 16,000 won a couple of times I went. That's with insurance! I didn't have a doctor when I first moved to this city a couple of years ago. Guess insurance coverage isn't much, only at local doctors clinics or something. Maybe if I had to have x-rays it would be more covered though. Never had to do that.

[CentralCali]

Why don't you have insurance? I have insurance through my employment here, as required by law. Also, whenever I travel outside of Korea, I purchase traveler's insurance.

[Died By Bear]

Can be very expensive for burn victims. Always have insurance.


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