Is Laparoscopic Surgery Covered Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

Hello,

Yes, laparoscopic treatment is available under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme for covered procedures. The exact coverage depends on the type of operation, the applicable PM-JAY package, your eligibility, and the hospital's empanelment.

Steps to Check Ayushman Coverage

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

2. Select your State.

3. Select your District.

4. Choose Government or Private Hospital.

5. Select the required Speciality.

6. Search the hospital name.

7. Complete the captcha, if shown.

8. Click Search.

9. Check that the hospital has current PM-JAY empanelment for the required speciality.

10. You can also check overall empanelled list of hospitals of your district.

11. Before admission, visit the Ayushman Mitra desk and confirm that your specific laparoscopic operation is covered under an approved package and that the required approval/pre-authorisation can be processed.

Documents to Carry

• Ayushman Bharat Card/e-card

• Aadhaar Card or valid ID

• Doctor's prescription/referral

• Ultrasound, CT, MRI or other relevant reports

• Blood test reports

• Previous prescriptions

• Previous discharge summaries and hospital records

• Current medicines list

• Any specialist consultation reports

• Mobile number linked with the Ayushman record

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