Is K-wire surgery covered under Ayushman Bharat in Mumbai hospitals?

Hello,

Yes, K-wire surgery for a fracture is done under Ayushman Bharat/PM-JAY.

K-wire is a thin metal wire used by an orthopaedic surgeon to hold certain broken bones in the correct position while they heal. Whether K-wire is suitable depends on the type, location and severity of the fracture.

You can enquire at the following hospitals under Ayushman Card

• Lifeline Hospital, Malad West, Mumbai

• Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai

• Parakh Hospital, Ghatkopar, Mumbai

• Apex Super Speciality Hospital, Borivali West, Mumbai

How to check an Ayushman hospital in Mumbai?

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

2. Select Maharashtra as the State.

3. Select Mumbai/Mumbai Suburban as the District, as applicable.

4. Select Private or Government Hospital.

5. Select Orthopaedics, if the specialty option is available.

6. Search the exact hospital name.

7. Enter the captcha, if shown.

8. Click Search.

9. Check that the hospital's PM-JAY empanelment is active and that the required orthopaedic/fracture package is available.

10. Visit the hospital's Ayushman Mitra/PM-JAY desk with the doctor's advice and fracture reports. Ask them to confirm the K-wire package and whether pre-authorisation is required.

You can also check the district-wise PM-JAY empanelled hospital list. The hospital should confirm the exact package before the procedure.

Which documents should be taken?

• Ayushman Card

• Aadhaar Card or valid ID proof

• Orthopaedic doctor's prescription/advice

• X-ray/CT scan reports and films, if available

• Other relevant medical reports

• Previous prescriptions and medical records

• Admission/discharge papers, if available

• Referral document, if required

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