In 2010 my dad was admitted to Jehangir hospital for bypass surgery. cardiologist who did angiography said bypass would cost 2.2 lac for private room package. the final bill came to 3.26 lac. after complaining the incident they decreased the bill amount to 2.86 lacs. after almost 3 years I revisited Jehangir for my mom’s annual check up. during gyneac consultation doctor suggested to perform total abdominal hysterectomy and said the cost would go up to 65k.
After the surgery I got the bill for 1.32 lac. this has became a fashion in Jehangir hospital -doctors first would tell you the false fees so that patient doesn’t go anywhere and gets admitted. And one day prior to surgery, billing department would hike the charges stating doctors aren’t aware of the cost and demands 100% deposit against surgery and room charges.
One even "no full deposit no surgery"