Siriraj explains the problem of collecting HI treatment fees because the patient exercises his father’s right to reimburse his father who works under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. He has to reserve the payment first and then go back and reimburse. Specify the charge according to the disbursement rate NHSO and the Comptroller General’s Department
On March 19, 65, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University issued a statement regarding the news that it charged for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in the form of home treatment (HI), that, according to social media, In the event that Siriraj Hospital collects service fees for treating patients infected with COVID-19 Home Isolation: 600 baht per day for 2 days, Siriraj Hospital has already examined and would like to clarify the following details:
A 16-year-old male patient who had a history of being diagnosed with COVID-19 from an ATK self-examination and came for treatment at the ARI Clinic (Infectious Disease Clinic) Siriraj Hospital on March 15, 2022. Results The examination confirmed that It’s actually an infectious disease of COVID-19. Doctors concluded, based on the patient’s symptoms, that they could be treated and quarantined in the patient’s home between 15 and 23 March 2022. The patient was subsequently enrolled in Home Isolation (HI) treatment in On March 16, 2022, the nurse made a phone call to follow up and assess the symptoms. and give advice
and on March 17, 2022, in addition to following up on symptoms The financial officer has contacted the parents to inform the parents that there will be a cost of home isolation follow-up, but they can be disbursed according to their rights (the NHSO privilege is not more than 600 baht per day and the Comptroller General’s Department’s right does not exceed 1,000 baht. per day, not more than 10 days)
Because the right to treatment of this patient is the right to withdraw family members under Bangkok (Receipt/Certificate of rights), which is the right to reimburse from the father, so there must be a reserve for medical expenses first. and then bring the receipt to reimburse the treatment fee with the father’s agency later
In such a case, Siriraj Hospital will charge a home isolation treatment fee of 600 baht/day, with a rate equivalent to the announcement issued by the NHSO and in accordance with the rules of the Comptroller General’s Department. which is the cost for maintenance services consulting Daily follow-up assessment as well as organizing a referral system when the patient’s symptoms change 24 hours a day
In addition, for home isolation treatment of patients who are entitled to treatment, the Comptroller General’s Department normally does not have to reserve the cost of treatment and can exercise the right at all.
Siriraj Hospital would like to clarify information about the incident. We apologize for any discrepancies in the information provided in the home isolation process. Siriraj Hospital will use the results of this investigation to correct the work process for the best benefit of the patient.
