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TOUR OF MEDICAL THERAPY

(Hospital Visiting Steps and Tips for Foreign Travelers in China)

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Medical-visit workflow for foreigners in Beijing hospitals

Beijing boasts the highest density of top-tier hospitals and leading specialties in China, ranking among Asia’s best in general medicine, oncology, cardiology and transplantation. Minimally invasive surgery, targeted/immunotherapy and AI imaging are all first deployed here, bringing clinical standards in line with Europe and the U.S. Should you choose Beijing for treatment, we will provide the above-mentioned full-length services described above.

1. Choose a hospital
   First-tier public hospitals with international departments (e.g., Peking Union, Beijing Friendship) or foreign-invested private facilities (e.g., United Family, Amcare) are recommended.

2. Make an appointment
   Register with a passport (some hospitals also require a valid visa/residence permit) through the hospital’s app/mini-program or the city-wide booking platform.

3. On the day of consultation
   • Arrive 30 min early, collect the ticket at a kiosk or counter, and bind it to a new clinic card (first visit).
   • Check in at the triage desk, wait for the call, see the doctor, and undergo any ordered tests/imaging after payment.

4. Payment & pharmacy
   Cash, UnionPay, Alipay, and WeChat are accepted.
   • If enrolled in Beijing’s basic insurance or a domestic plan, swipe the card at the cashier.
   • Otherwise pay out-of-pocket and keep all invoices, itemized bills, and medical records for later reimbursement.

5. In-patient admission (if required)
   Present the admission note, passport, and deposit at the admission office.
   Daily statements are provided; final settlement is made on discharge.
   Some international insurers can arrange direct billing with a guarantee letter requested in advance.

6. Language support
   Public hospitals have limited English counters; bring an interpreter or use the hospital’s remote interpreting service.
    
7. Insurance & reimbursement
   • Beijing medical-insurance card holders: real-time coverage plus co-payment.
   • Overseas-insurance only: pay first, then claim at home with complete documentation; check whether the hospital is in the insurer’s direct-billing network.
   • No insurance: full self-pay, still cheaper than in most Western countries.

8. Permanent-resident ID cardholders
   Enjoy the same procedure as Chinese nationals—just swipe the card.

Quick timeline:
Book → Consult (check) → Pay & treat → Keep receipts/records → Claim (if insured)

Tips

• Emergency visits: go directly to the ER with a passport; no appointment needed.
• Ask the doctor to schedule the next visit before you leave to avoid re-booking.
• Photocopy or photograph passport, visa, and insurance card before arrival.

Recommended Hospitals

Peking U. Cancer Hospital

Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital

Beijing Friendship Hospital

United Family Hospital (private)