Are Angiography, Stents, and 2D Echo Covered Under CGHS?

Dear manu ji,

Yes, a stent procedure is covered under the CGHS health card.

Steps to Check the CGHS Empanelled Hospital List

1. Go to the official CGHS Empanelled Hospital Search page.

2. Select “Search for Hospitals / Diagnostic Centres.”

3. Select your city from the available options.

4. Click on “Submit.”

5. The list of CGHS-empanelled hospitals and diagnostic centres in that city will be displayed.

6. Find the hospital you want to visit and check that it is currently CGHS empanelled.

7. Contact the hospital's CGHS desk and confirm that cardiac treatment, angioplasty/PCI and the required stent procedure are available under CGHS.

8. Ask the hospital to confirm the applicable CGHS approval/referral requirements before admission.

9. For a planned procedure, carry your CGHS card and the cardiologist's reports and treatment advice.

10. Before the procedure, confirm with the hospital that the required stent and its applicable CGHS coverage/rate have been approved.

CGHS rules also contain specific requirements for coronary/vascular stents, including documentation of the stent and its invoice.

Documents to Keep Ready

• CGHS health card

• Aadhaar or other ID proof, if required

• Cardiologist's prescription/treatment advice

• ECG and other cardiac reports

• Angiography report, if already done

• Previous medical reports and discharge papers

• Any referral or permission document required by CGHS

• Details of your current medicines

For a stent procedure, it is important to confirm the exact procedure and stent requirement with the CGHS-empanelled hospital before admission, because coverage and approval depend on the applicable CGHS rules and package/rates.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth