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. 2020 Jun 30;9(6):2688–2692. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_140_20

Table 4.

Radiological diagnostic test and their costs for appendicitis patients

Patient Group Appendicitis

Number %
Compliant population
 Ultrasound 185 28.8
 Computed tomography 298 46.3
 Ultrasound and computed tomography 160 26.9
Radiological Test cost Price TL Price $-US Dollar
National Health Insurance 5,500 TL $1,000
Private Insurance 8000-12000 TL $1,500-$2,000
Non-Insurance 8,000 TL $1,500
Physician exam cost 800 TL $150

TL=Turkish Lira and $1=0.5500 TL