Cost of circumcision

Cost of circumcision

On Nov. 24, 1996, I had my newly born son circumcised at
Pondok Indah Hospital. I imagined the charges would be
approximately Rp 250,000.

I was shocked on leaving the hospital to find the doctor
concerned had charged Rp 750,000. In my opinion, this is an
extortionate price. The doctor explained that the hospital
decided the charges, while the hospital explained it was the
doctor who decided the charges, which were up to the maximum
allowed by the hospital for a minor operation.

After about two-and-a-half hours, the doctor finally offered a
small discount, which I refused. I suggest the hospital should
institute a code of conduct whereby doctors advise patients when
charges will be above Rp 250,000. I advise readers to ensure they
know all costs before they undergo any treatment at Pondok Indah
Hospital. I cannot imagine what price they would charge if
emergency treatment was required.

RINA H.

Tangerang, West Java