Can gallbladder removal surgery be done under the PM-JAY scheme?

Hello,

Yes, Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, also called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is covered under the PM-JAY scheme.

How to check Ayushman hospital?

1. Open the official PM-JAY hospital search portal.

2. Select your state.

3. Select your district.

4. Choose Government or Private hospital.

5. Select the relevant speciality, such as General Surgery.

6. Select the hospital name, if required.

7. Enter the captcha, if shown.

8. Click on Search.

9. Check that the hospital has active PM-JAY empanelment.

10. You can also check overall empanelled list of hospitals of your district.

11. Before admission, visit the Ayushman desk and confirm that laparoscopic gallbladder removal is available under the PM-JAY package and ask whether pre-authorisation is required.

Documents to carry

• Ayushman card

• Aadhaar card or valid government ID

• Doctor's prescription

• Ultrasound abdomen report

• Blood test reports

• Previous medical reports and prescriptions

• Previous discharge papers, if any

• List of current medicines

• Any other documents requested by the hospital.

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