Indian Consumer Court Orders Hospital to Refund Incorrectly Charged ICU Fees

A consumer commission ruled that a hospital must reimburse a patient ₹2.75 lakh after discovering they were wrongly billed for an intensive care unit bed despite staying in a general ward.

27 Aug, 06:15 — 27 Aug, 06:15

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago

Hospital charged ICU fee despite general ward stay, ordered to pay Rs 2.75 lakh

A hospital must refund two lakh rupees to a patient. The commission found the hospital billed for an ICU bed incorrectly. This occurred even though hospital records showed a general ward stay. The patient also received compensation and litigation cost payments. The hospital was directed to seek reimbursement via Swasthya Sathi.

By SAURABH THAKUR

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Indian Consumer Court Orders Hospital to Refund Incorrectly Charged ICU Fees

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Hospital charged ICU fee despite general ward stay, ordered to pay Rs 2.75 lakh

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