Can gallbladder stone surgery be done via endoscopy using Ayushman card in private hospitals?

Hello,

Yes. Gallbladder stone surgery, commonly called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is covered under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.

If by "endoscopy surgery" you mean laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder stones, a general/laparoscopic surgeon can assess your mother and confirm whether surgery is required.

How to Check the Ayushman Hospital

1. Open the official PM-JAY Hospital Search portal.
2. Select your State as Gujrat.
3. Select your District as Vadodra.
4. Select Government or Private Hospital, as applicable.
5. Select General Surgery as the speciality.
6. Enter the hospital name, if you already have one in mind.
7. Enter the Captcha.
8. Click Search.
9. Check whether the hospital is currently PM-JAY empanelled.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Card/e-card
• Aadhaar Card or valid government ID
• Ration Card/Family ID, if available
• Doctor's prescription
• Ultrasound abdomen report
• Blood test reports
• Previous medical records and prescriptions
• Previous discharge summaries, if any

If your mother has severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, fever, yellowing of the eyes/skin, or worsening symptoms, she should be evaluated by a doctor promptly.

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