Is gallbladder stone surgery covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme?

Dear Harpinder kaur ji,

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

Coverage include the surgery, hospital admission, OT expenses, hospital stay and related investigations as per the approved package.

How to Check the Hospital

1. Visit the official PM-JAY Find Hospital portal.

2. Select your State and District.

3. Select General Surgery as the specialty.

4. Search for PM-JAY-empanelled hospitals.

Documents Required

• Ayushman Card

• Aadhaar Card/valid ID

• Ultrasound abdomen report

• Doctor's prescription

• Blood test reports, if available

• Previous medical records

If your mother is having repeated abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, or severe pain, she should consult a general/laparoscopic surgeon promptly to determine whether surgery is required.

HexaHealth can help you connect with a suitable surgeon and partner hospital and assist with consultation, appointment and Ayushman treatment coordination. Please share your city and state, and we can guide you about the next steps.