Cost Estimate
Once we have received your complete medical file, it will be reviewed by one of our physicians specializing in your diagnosis to determine the appropriate treatment. On the basis of this treatment recommendation, you will be informed of the anticipated costs.
Advance Payment
Please understand that we have to insist on prepayment of the complete amount mentioned in the cost estimate.
Payment Options
We offer the following payment options:
- Cash
- Credit card (we do not accept AMERICAN EXPRESS cards – sorry)
- Bank wire (please email a copy of the bank transfer to [email protected])
International Insurance
If you hold a membership of an international health insurance, please inform us in advance. A direct billing settlement with your insurance may be achieved.
Embassy Patients
We accept payment guarantees from some embassies (UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia), but we need the guarantee letter at least one day prior to the admission of the patient.
Citizens of the European Union
For citizens of the EU we offer treatment with S2-settlement (= E112-settlement). Please contact your health insurance to obtain this document. As a S2-patient you are not entitled to private patients’ services.
Bills and Invoices
The invoices will be prepared by UNIMED (billing firm). To receive the invoices and the refund, please allow 6-8 weeks after the appointment.
Refund
The invoices and the refund will be issued by UNIMED (billing firm). For the refund please provide us with the necessary bank details. Please inform us about these requested bank datas: refund form.
Thorax-Foundation
More about the work of the Thorax-Foundation: Information
Thoraxklinik
Röntgenstr. 1
69126 Heidelberg
Germany
phone +49-6221-3968103
fax +49-6221- 3962202
International Patient Services
Office hours
Monday through Friday:
8:00 - 15:00 p.m.
(Central European Time)