Payment Methods & Billing at LEDAS

How do I pay for treatment at LEDAS?

Billing at LEDAS follows the order of your care. You pay for each stage as it happens:

1. First visit. The consultation and leg vein ultrasound cost 180,000 KRW.
2. Treatment. If you decide to go ahead, the cost is based on the exact quote the doctor gives you after the ultrasound. The guide average is about 5,500,000 KRW per leg, but your own figure depends on your veins.
3. Follow-up. Check-up visits on later trips are discussed with your coordinator.

Prices are set in Korean won. If you are paying from another currency, your bank or card provider decides the exchange rate and any fees, so check with them before you travel.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Payment options at clinics can change, and they can differ for large amounts. Rather than rely on a website that may be out of date, ask your International Coordinator to confirm in writing:

• which payment methods are accepted for the first visit and for treatment;
• whether you can pay in one amount or in stages;
• whether any amount is due before treatment day;
• what happens to payments if your plans change.

It is also wise to tell your bank that you will be making a payment in Korea, so a large overseas transaction is not blocked.

What should I know about billing on the ward?

Treatment at LEDAS is same-day, with a short stay on the clinic ward. While you are on the ward:

• Do not keep cash or valuables in your room. Charges can be deposited in advance with the patient affairs department.
• Ask questions before you sign. If any charge is unclear, ask the coordinator to explain it in your language.
• Collect your documents. A treatment certificate is issued by patient affairs at discharge. If you need other documents, such as itemised receipts or a detailed medical statement, request them in advance. See insurance claims and medical documents .

You can read the full ward guide on our hospitalization and ward stay page.

What are my rights about costs?

LEDAS's patient rights state that you are entitled to information about your diagnosis, treatment options, expected outcomes, side effects and cost , and that you may consent to or refuse treatment. Patients, in turn, are asked to give accurate personal and health information and to meet their financial obligations to the clinic.

If you disagree with a bill, you can raise it through the clinic's complaints process: on the homepage, in the complaint box, by phone or in person, or by mail. Unresolved disputes can be referred to the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency (1670-2545). Learn more on patient rights, complaints and dispute resolution .

Will my insurance pay the clinic directly?

Most international patients pay LEDAS themselves and then claim from their insurer at home, if their policy covers treatment abroad. Before you travel, ask your insurer whether they need pre-approval, which documents they require, and whether documents in English are enough. If you hold Korean National Health Insurance, ask the coordinator which expenses may be covered. Read travel and international health insurance .

A simple checklist before you pay

• Do I have the exact quote in writing, after my ultrasound?
• Do I know what the quote includes? See what your treatment fee includes .
• Have I confirmed the payment method and timing with my coordinator?
• Has my bank been told about an overseas payment?
• Have I asked for the receipts and documents my insurer needs?

When you pay, and what you receive

Payment and billing – frequently asked questions