Is knee replacement surgery covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme?

Hello,

Yes. Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is an included orthopaedic procedure under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY package list. The scheme also has a defined implant component for Total Knee Replacement.

Therefore, your 59-year-old mother is able to undergo knee replacement through her Ayushman Card.

How to Check an Ayushman Hospital

Before admission, follow these steps

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

2. Select your State and District.

3. Search the hospital by its exact name.

4. Check whether the hospital is currently empanelled under PM-JAY.

5. Check that Orthopaedics services are available.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Ayushman Card/e-card

• Aadhaar Card or valid ID

• Orthopaedic doctor's prescription

• X-ray/MRI reports, if advised

• Blood investigation reports

• Previous medical records

• Previous treatment or discharge summaries

How Can HexaHealth Help You?

We can help you connect with experienced Orthopaedic surgeons and suitable partner hospitals for your mother's knee replacement. We can also assist with consultation, appointment scheduling, diagnostic tests, insurance/scheme coordination, and treatment planning.

Please share your city and state, your mother's latest knee reports, and the hospital you are considering. Based on these details, we can help identify a suitable Ayushman partner hospital for her knee replacement.

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