Because Kitano Hospital functions as an acute care hospital that provides advanced medical care, patients who do not have a medical information letter (referral letter) from another medical institution will be required to pay the selected medical treatment fee.
Due to the "Review of flat-rate charges for visits without a referral letter, etc." in the FY2022 medical fee revision (effective October 1, 2022), the flat-rate charges for initial and follow-up visits will exceed the amount set by our hospital. As a result, starting October 1, 2022, we will also be revising our elective medical expenses as follows:
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our patients and appreciate your understanding.
Medical expenses selected at first consultation
- The cost is tax-inclusive and is at your own expense.
- Medical and dental costs are the same.
| season |
Until September 30, 2022 |
From October 1, 2022 |
| 15 years or older |
11,000 yen |
11,000 yen (no change) |
| Under 15 years old |
5,500 yen |
7,700 yen |
Cost conditions
- Those who are visiting Kitano Hospital for the first time
- Those who are visiting the desired department for the first time
(Example: A patient currently receiving treatment at Department A at Kitano Hospital visits Department B without an internal referral.)
- Those who have visited the hospital in the past but have already recovered or have not visited the hospital for personal reasons for more than six months
(Excluding those who visit only for a health checkup or vaccination)
Selected medical expenses at the time of follow-up examination
- The cost is tax-inclusive and is at your own expense.
- Medical and dental costs are the same.
| season |
Until September 30, 2022 |
From October 1, 2022 |
| All ages |
2,750 yen |
3,300 yen |
Cost conditions
- Patients whose symptoms have stabilized and who wish to continue visiting our hospital despite Kitano Hospital having referred them to another medical institution in writing (a fee will be charged for each consultation).
Medicine and Dentistry
Medical and dental care are treated separately under health insurance, so you will be required to pay selected medical expenses for both.
When selected medical expenses are not incurred
- If you are taken to an emergency room
- If you bring a referral letter from another medical institution
(Referrals from osteopathic or bone-setting clinics are not eligible.)
- If you are currently receiving treatment at Kitano Hospital and would like to be referred to another department by an in-hospital referral
