| Hospital | Examination Item | Fees |
| Government Private Medical Service | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy + Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ± Monitored Anesthesia | HK$30,000 – HK$90,000* |
| Private Hospital | Examination Procedure | Procedure Price# | Inpatient Procedure Price# |
| Canossa Hospital | Gastroscopy +/- Polypectomy | – | HK$75,642 |
| Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy +/- Polypectomy | – | HK$52,404 | |
| Evangel Hospital | Gastroscopy +/- Polyps | HK$11,097 | HK$15,588 |
| Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy +/- Polyps | HK$23,306 | HK$29,657 | |
| Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital | Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$28,183 | HK$37,266 |
| Gastroscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$17,084 | HK$26,613 | |
| Hong Kong Baptist Hospital | Gastroscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$16,032 | HK$31,591 |
| Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$32,004 | HK$41,912 | |
| Union Hospital | Gastroscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$12,440 | HK$21,320 |
| Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$25,360 | HK$35,870 | |
| Matilda International Hospital | Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy+/- Polypectomy | HK$35,919 | HK$36,922 |
| Gastroscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$22,033 | – | |
| CUHK Medical Centre | Gastroscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$14,620 | HK$16,710 |
| Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy+/- Polypectomy | HK$24,170 | HK$26,510 | |
| Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan | Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy+/- Polypectomy | HK$27,939 | HK$45,408 |
| Gastroscopy +/- Polypectomy | HK$17,936 | HK$32,801 | |
| Precious Blood Hospital (Caritas) | Gastroscopy | – | HK$10,564 |
| Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy+/- Polypectomy | – | HK$31,033.5 |
| Clinic | Fees | Examination Package Details |
Humansa HD Endoscopy （Kwai Fong/Kwun Tong/Yuen Long） | HK$ 8,300 （Additional HK$2,500 for monitored anesthesia） | Package includes:
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| Hong Kong Medical and Gastroenterology Center | HK$ 8,200 | Package Include :
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| Specialist HK | HK$ 7,500 (Additional HK$2,000 for monitored anesthesia) | Package includes:
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Humansa HD Endoscopy （Central） | HK$ 8,300 （Additional HK$2,500 for monitored anesthesia） | Package Include :
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| The Grand HD Endoscopy Centre | HK$ 6,800 （Additional HK$2,500 for monitored anesthesia） | Package includes:
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The cost of gastroscopy examination is primarily influenced by the following factors:
Complexity of the examination procedure
Generally, the more complex the examination, the higher the cost. If special procedures such as polyp removal or biopsy are required, the price tends to be higher.
Medication use
Depending on the situation, doctors may administer sedatives and pain medications to the patient undergoing the examination. Different anesthesia methods, such as monitored anesthesia, may also be used, which can affect the cost.
Hospital facilities
The qualifications of the doctors, the level of advanced equipment in the operating room, and the comfort of the environment can all impact the fees charged by each hospital.
If a gastroscopy examination is conducted based on a written recommendation from a primary care doctor, the eligible outpatient consultation fees, medication costs, and examination fees are covered under Bowtie Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme. For example, the following table provides coverage limits for various gastroscopy examination items under Bowtie Voluntary Health Insurance (Standard/Flexible) and Bowtie Pink Voluntary Health Insurance for reference:
| Examination Item | Coverage | ||
| Bowtie VHIS（Standard） | Bowtie VHIS（Flexi） | Bowtie Pink VHIS | |
| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with or without biopsy and/or polypectomy | Surgeon fees per procedure: | Surgeon fees per procedure: Flexi (Basic) Flexi (Standard) | Full reimbursement# |
| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with foreign body removal | |||
The claim process for Bowtie Voluntary Health Insurance is not complicated and follows these steps:
Click here to view claim tutorial.
To apply for a claim, you will need the following documents/receipts:
Private hospitals usually have different claim forms for various insurance companies. As long as you inform the doctor clearly about the medical insurance you have purchased, they will have experience in filling out the forms. It is recommended to prepare a summary of your insurance coverage for the doctor’s reference.
How long does it take to receive compensation after applying?
The time required for each claim varies depending on the complexity of the case. Approximately 80%# of cases are processed within 10 working days, and the compensation amount is transferred to the claimant’s designated bank account within 3 working days after successful approval.
Bowtie contacted the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (2595 6111) to inquire about the waiting time for a government-funded gastroscopy. The response received was that it can take 1-2 years or even longer. However, this number should be taken as a reference only, as the specific time may vary depending on the patient’s condition. It is recommended to contact the hospital directly for more information.
Gastroscopy examinations can be performed in a hospital’s day center, allowing patients to be discharged on the same day without an overnight stay. However, there is also an option for a two-day, one-night hospital stay. The decision depends on the patient’s condition, and it is advisable to consult with the doctor for more details.
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