Is laparoscopic hernia surgery covered under Ayushman Bharat AB PMJAY at Ruby Hospital Kolkata?

Hello,

Yes, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY beneficiaries can receive covered hernia treatment at Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata.

Ruby General Hospital's official website lists laparoscopic hernia treatment, including:

• Groin hernia repair through TEP or TAPP

• Incisional and ventral hernia repair

• Umbilical/paraumbilical hernia repair

• Emergency laparoscopic repair for obstructed or incarcerated hernia

• Hiatal hernia treatment through laparoscopic fundoplication

• Other selected laparoscopic hernia procedures

Which Hernia Procedures Are Covered?

The official PM-JAY package list includes:

• Inguinal hernia – laparoscopic repair

• Inguinal hernia – open repair

• Femoral hernia – laparoscopic repair

• Femoral hernia – open repair

• Selected other groin hernia procedures

For the listed groin hernia packages, the package also specifies the applicable polypropylene mesh component.

What Not Be Covered?

You should specifically ask the Ayushman desk about anything outside the approved package, such as :

• A special or non-standard mesh/material

• Any additional procedure not included in the approved package

• Room or accommodation upgrades

• Treatment unrelated to the approved hernia package

• Any non-covered service or expense

Proper Steps to Check PM-JAY Coverage

1. Open the official PM-JAY Hospital Search portal.

2. Select West Bengal as the State.

3. Select Kolkata as the District.

4. Select Government or Private Hospital as applicable.

5. Select General Surgery or the relevant specialty.

6. Enter the exact hospital name: Ruby General Hospital.

7. Complete the Captcha, if shown.

8. Click Search.

9. Check that the hospital's PM-JAY empanelment is active.

10. Visit the hospital's Ayushman Mitra/PM-JAY desk with the doctor's diagnosis and treatment advice. Ask them to confirm the exact hernia package, whether laparoscopic repair is covered, whether the required mesh is included, and whether pre-authorization is required.

You can also check the complete list of PM-JAY empanelled hospitals in your district.

Documents to Carry

• Ayushman Card

• Aadhaar Card

• Doctor's prescription or surgical advice

• Ultrasound/CT scan or other hernia reports, if available

• Blood test reports

• Previous hospital and treatment records

• Current medicines and medical history

• Mobile phone for beneficiary verification, if required

So, yes, laparoscopic hernia treatment is available at Ruby General Hospital and laparoscopic hernia repair is included in the PM-JAY package list for certain hernia types.

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