- Before admission, all patients to be admitted are also required to conduct an additional on-site rapid antigen test (RAT) at the designated area of Union Hospital’s Emergency Medicine Centre.
- The admission will be arranged only after the negative test results are obtained.
- For all COVID-19 recovered patients who are going to be admitted to the Union Hospital, patients are required to possess a negative result or a certificate of Ct value ≥ 35 from the COVID-19 PCR test with the specimen taken on or after the 14th day from the confirmed date of COVID-19 (i.e. day 0).
- Out-patient services are only provided after the compulsory quarantine is completed and all medical surveillance required by the HKSAR government is passed.
- Only one pre-registered visitor is allowed per bed.
- The visitor must possess a negative result from COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening Test taken on the same day of visiting.
- All visitors are required to wear masks properly and should receive body temperature screening and disinfect their hands at the designated “Screening Station” before getting into the Hospital.
- Visitors requesting companion services at the delivery room and operating theatre must possess a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test with specimens taken within the previous day (counted by date) performed by a laboratory recognized by The Government of the HKSAR beforehand.
- For visitors visiting Intensive Care Unit, Renal Dialysis Centre and staying overnight as companions; The test is to be repeated every 2 or 7 days for recurrent visits.
The Emergency Medicine Centre of Union Hospital is one of the highlighted services. It provides 24-hour emergency medical services to patients. It has a Comprehensive Call system to enhance short response time for any disaster, high volume of attendance or emergencies. The centre is also catered for emergency procedures and minor surgeries.
The Emergency Medicine Centre also provides emergency support to COVID-19 patients who have mild symptoms, including doctor consultation and medication treatment. A telemedicine consultation can be provided for follow up cases with medication collection.
Union Hospital also provides health screening, diagnostic services and in-patient services. The Union Dental Centre provides dentistry services to patients too.
Inpatient
Clinic staff would reserve rooms for all inpatients before admission. All wards offer en-suite facilities, televisions, telephones, refrigerator, bathroom, wardrobes, nurse call systems and in-room dining service and electrically adjustable beds.
Union Hospital also provides counselling, laundry and translation services upon request of the patients, and extra costs would be charged for some of these services.
For mothers admitted in maternity wards, baby rooming-in service can be requested with an extra charge. Baby delivered in Union Hospital can join the Union Baby Club too.
Outpatient
Union Hospital provides 24-hour emergency medicine consultation services and specialist outpatient services. Charges for emergency medicine centre varies according to different service hours:
Emergency medicine centre consultation fees & service charges
| Service Hours | Price (HK$) |
| Monday- Friday | 00:00- 01:59 | $970 |
| 02:00- 07:59 | $1,200 |
| 08:00 – 08:59 | $530 |
| 09:00 – 17:59 | $270 |
| 18:00 – 19:59 | $370 |
| 20:00 – 23:59 | $800 |
| Saturday | 00:00 – 01:59 | $1,100 |
| 02:00 – 07:59 | $1,300 |
| 08:00 – 08:59 | $600 |
| 09:00 – 12:59 | $390 |
| 13:00 – 17:59 | $500 |
| 18:00 – 19:59 | $600 |
| 20:00 – 23:59 | $900 |
| Sunday & Public holiday | 00:00 – 01:59 | $1,100 |
| 02:00 – 07:59 | $1,300 |
| 08:00 – 08:59 | $600 |
| 09:00 – 17:59 | $500 |
| 18:00 – 19:59 | $600 |
| 20:00 – 23:59 | $900 |
| Long Holiday Eve | 18:00 – 19:59 | $700 |
| 20:00 – 23:59 | $900 |
| Long Holiday | 00:00 – 01:59 | $1,100 |
| 02:00 – 07:59 | $1,300 |
| 08:00 – 08:59 | $700 |
| 09:00 – 17:59 | $500 |
| 18:00 – 19:59 | $700 |
| 20:00 – 23:59 | $900 |
Union Hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialties including cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine, orthopaedics, psychiatry etc. Here are the general charges of specialist services.
Speciality outpatient services charges
| Specialist Clinic Registration and Consultation Fee | Price (HK$) |
| Registration fee | $280 |
| Consultation Fee | $700 – $2000 |
Clinical Psychology Consultation Fee | Price (HK$) |
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| Standard Counselling Charge (60 mins) | $2000 up |
| Specialties Services | Package Price (HK$) |
| Hepatitis Vaccination Packages |
| Hepatitis A (Adult) * | $2,110 |
| Hepatitis B (Adult) * | $1,400 |
| Hepatitis A + B (Adult) * | $2,960 |
| * Post vaccination Antibody Test is included. The above charges exclude all doctors’ fee. |
| Sleep Disorders Consultation and Assessment |
| Initial Consultation and Assessment ( Includes consultation fee of Respiratory Physician, ENT specialist) | $1,600 |
| Room Type | Facilities | Daily Room Rate | Companion Bed Charges |
| Private Room | - Bathroom, Home Automation System (Lighting, Air Conditioner and Curtain), LCD TV, Direct Dialling Wireless Telephone, Refrigerator and Electronic Safe
- Some Private Rooms with Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Area, Massage Chair, DVD Player and Visitor Bathroom
- Some Bathrooms with Jacuzzis and Telephone
| $2,500- 8,000 | $350 (per head) |
| 1-3 Bedded Room (Semi-Private) | Shower & Toilet (Shared), Refrigerator (Except Ward 9), Individual TV and Electronic Safe | $900 – 1,200 | $200 (per head) |
| 4-6 Bedded Room (Standard Room) | $600 – 800 |
| 14 Bedded Room (Standard Room) | $500 |
| Paediatrics | Private Room | $2,600 | 1 Companion Bed |
| 2 Bedded Room (Semi- Private) | $1,350 |
| Standard Room | $1,100 |
| Infection Control Room | $1,100 + $650 daily Infection Control Care Charge |
| Nursery | | $700 / $1,100 (Private) (Subject to the type of maternity package) | N/A |
| Day Therapy | Shower & Toilet (Shared), Wardrobe, Electronic Safe, Individual TV and Telephone | $480 (6 hours stay) | N/A |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Facilities | $2,500 | N/A |
| HDU | High Dependency Unit (HDU) Facilities | $1,800 |
| Isolation | Private Room | Private Room Charges + $750 | $350 (per head) |
| Semi-Private Room | Room Charges + $1,380 | $200 (per head) |
| Standard Room |
| Special Room Arrangement | Single Room Occupancy in Semi-private Room Setting assigned by the Hospital due to patient’s special medical needs | Semi-private Room Charges + $1,000 | / |
Common Facilities include:
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access covers the Hospital premises
- TV: Local, Cable TV & Satellite TV Channels
- Individual Telephone: Free Incoming Call Connection Service
Union Hospital provides a comprehensive range of Operation Packages for patients, and charges are inclusive of all related medical treatments and complications.
Charges of common surgery
Union Hospital released prices of common surgery on their website, based on the data up till 15th January 2022. The total invoice amount includes the following:
- Operation theatre charge
- Medical professional charge
- Anaesthetist fee
- Hospital charge
The total invoice amount varies according to the type of room and the relevant room charges. Also, the individual case complexity and the doctor’s charges would vary too. For details about the surgery package price, please visit.
| Operation Types | Total invoice amount (HK$) | Mean figure of total charges (HK$) | Average length of stay
(in day) |
| Otorhinolaryngology |
| Septoplasty | $42,470 – $132,610 | $80,750 | 2.9 |
| Tonsillectomy | $29,830 – $90,810 | $53,530 | 2.5 |
| Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) | $58,430 – $159,990 | $101,970 | 2.8 |
| Microlaryngoscopy (ML) | $27,780- $76,300 | $44,560 | 2.0 |
| Ophthalmology |
| Phacoemulsification Intraocular Lens Implantation (LA) (Outpatient) | $27,030 – $82,650 | $53,570 | 1 |
| Surgery |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | $22,350 – $56,020 | $37,290 | 2.2 |
| Ultrasound Guided Excision of Breast Lump | $30,530 – $82,610 | $47,620 | 2.1 |
| Mastectomy | $70,510 – $118,260 | $104,560 | 5.1 |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | $53,420 – $169,840 | $85,560 | 3.2 |
| Laparoscopic Anterior Resection | $153,260 – $293,430 | $195,560 | 7.6 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Myomectomy | $54,960 – $100,100 | $82,420 | 4.8 |
| D&C | $14,990 – $41,270 | $23,070 | 1.4 |
| Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy | $47,760 – $156,970 | $88,130 | 3.4 |
| Hysteroscopy + D & C | $19,620 – $73,940 | $33,410 | 1.5 |
| Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH) | $72,090 – $129,200 | $90,350 | 4 |
| Orthopaedics |
| Open Reduction & Internal Fixation (ORIF) | $31,580- $162,530 | $76,740 | 3.1 |
| Total Knee Replacement (TKR) | $122,550 – $273,720 | $156,400 | 6 |
| Knee Arthroscopy | $56,410 – $89,490 | $72,980 | 3 |
| Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction | $92,990 – $131,090 | $110,120 | 3.6 |
| Urology |
| Orchidopexy | $37,670 – $121,430 | $81,120 | 2.3 |
| Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) | $77,790 – $133,430 | $100,440 | 5.3 |
| Plasma Vaporisation of Prostate | $90,970 – $113,450 | $100,480 | 5.2 |
Maternity Packages
| Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (HK$) | Elective Caesarean Section – Singleton (HK$) | Elective Caesarean Section – Twins (HK$) | Fail trial of labour resulting in Emergency Caesarean Section (HK$) |
| Standard Room | $22,500 | $26,000 | $35,000 | $33,500 |
| Semi-Private Room | $25,500 | $30,500 | $41,000 | $39,500 |
| Private Room (Exclusive of room charges) | $38,000 | $44,800 | $60,500 | $58,200 |
| Maternity Meal Package (Standard Room & Semi-Private Room) | $850 – $1,200 | $1,300 – $1,600 | $1,300 – $1,600 | $1,300 – $1,600 |
| Maternity Meal Package (Private Room) | $1,100 – $1,500 | $1,600 – $2,100 | $1,600 – $2,100 | $1,600 – $2,100 |
Click here for information about maternity packages.
We all have a risk of getting sick or injured, however, charges of private hospitals are high and would be a great burden for patients; how can we alleviate the burden of medical charges when we are in need?
You may consider applying for a voluntary health insurance scheme (VHIS) for yourself or for your family member, transferring the burden of medical expenses to insurance companies. Under VHIS, clients’ medical expenses would be reimbursed to the actual expenses at the hospital, therefore clients may share the medical expenses caused by illness and injury with the insurance company. This would reduce the pressure of paying expensive medical fees at private hospitals when patients are in need.
1. How to search for doctors?
The doctor searching function can be found on the Union Hospital website (https://www.union.org/new/english/our_doctor/doctor.htm ). Patients may find doctors according to the specialist services to clinical centres. Patients may also key in the name of doctors to check if the doctor is available at the Union Hospital.
2. How to enjoy the shuttle bus service?
Visitors may take the free shuttle bus from Tai Wai MTR Station Public Transport Interchange
near Exit B of Tai Wai MTR Station to Union Hospital. The shuttle bus stop locates at Tin Sam Street outside Wing Sam House and Fu Kin Street outside Wai Sam House.
The shuttle bus service runs from 06:25 to 23:00 from Union hospital to Tai Wai MTR Station with a frequency of 5 to 15 minutes. The detailed shuttle bus schedule can be downloaded here:
Click here for more information.
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