Is heart surgery available under ECHS in network hospitals?

Hello,

Yes. Heart surgeries, including cardiac surgery, can be availed under ECHS

How to Check Whether a Hospital Is ECHS-empanelled

Follow these steps

1. Visit the official ECHS website.

2. Open the “Empanelled Hospital Details” section.

3. Select the relevant state/region and location.

4. Search the exact hospital name.

5. Check whether the hospital's ECHS empanelment is currently active.

6. Confirm that cardiac/cardiothoracic surgery is available at that hospital.

7. Visit your ECHS Polyclinic for the required consultation and referral.

What Documents Should You Carry?

Keep these documents ready

• Valid ECHS Smart Card

• ECHS referral from the Polyclinic, where required

• Aadhaar Card or other identity document

• Cardiologist's prescription

• ECG report

• 2D Echo report

• Coronary angiography report and CD, if performed

• Blood-test reports

• Previous hospital records and discharge summaries

• Current medication list

• Any previous cardiac treatment records

If bypass surgery or another major cardiac procedure has been advised, carry the complete angiography and cardiologist's recommendation.

If the Patient Needs Emergency Cardiac Treatment

Do not delay emergency treatment because of referral formalities if the patient has severe chest pain, breathlessness, sweating, fainting, or other symptoms suggestive of a heart attack.

ECHS guidance provides specific options for emergency treatment, including reporting to the nearest service hospital or empanelled hospital.

How HexaHealth Can Help

We connect ECHS beneficiaries with suitable cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and partner hospitals and can assist with consultations, appointments, investigations, treatment coordination and hospital-related support.

If you share the city and the type of heart surgery advised (bypass, valve surgery, angioplasty, etc.), we can guide you on the specific ECHS checks you should complete before admission.

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