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