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Guide · stage: mid-stay

Medical Guide for Foreigners in Beijing

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Multiple Hospital Options. Clear Consultation Process. Easy Payment Methods. The charge standard is the same as that of Chinese residents, and international patients may access direct billing services with commercial health insurance.

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Step 1 · Multiple Hospital Options

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Major Medical Institutions Providing Full-process Foreign Language Services in Beijing. Other Medical Institutions Providing Full-process Foreign Language Services. (Appendix) List of Other Medical Institutions Providing Full-process Foreign Language Services.

Step 2 · Emergency Call

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There are "120" emergency medical centers across Chinese mainland. Almost all hospitals are equipped with emergency departments, which can provide emergency medical treatment for patients.

📍 Beijing: In Beijing, in case of an emergency, you may dial (+8610) 120 to request pre-hospital emergency medical services. International Medical Institutions in Beijing with Emergency Services — International Medical Services, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 24-hour Emergency call: +86-10-69155288; United Family Healthcare, Beijing, 24-hour Emergency call: +86-10-59277120; Raffles Hospital Beijing, 24-hour Emergency call: +86-10-87937999.

Step 3 · Outpatient Appointment

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"International Service Beijing" (京通) healthcare service of Beijing 114 Appointment and Registration Service Platform (Beijing 114) can make an outpatient appointment. Enter the "International Service Beijing" mini program on WeChat/Alipay, click "En" to switch to the English version, and make an appointment according to your needs.

Step 4 · Methods of Payment

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International patients have the following payment options available. When paying in a foreign currency through a bank card, the amount will be converted according to the day's exchange rate. Payment options: RMB Cash; Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Global Network, Diners Club, JCB); Union Pay Debit Card; WeChat Pay/Alipay.

Step 5 · Commercial Insurance Direct Payment Service

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When international patients seek medical treatment, the charge standard is the same as that of Chinese residents. Patients can choose to pay out of pocket or buy commercial medical insurance to cover their medical expenses. International patients with high-end commercial health insurance may access direct billing services when seeking medical treatment. If their insurer has a direct billing arrangement with the medical institution, patients can simply present their insurance card and passport for identity verification. They will not need to pay medical expenses upfront, as the hospital will settle claims with the insurance company directly.

⚠ Pitfalls

  • MSH China, PING AN, AIA, Cigna & CMB, Allianz Partners, etc. are common commercial health insurance companies that have direct-billing cooperation with medical institutions. Please refer to the signed insurance company list of each medical institution.