alreadypacked Posted August 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Does anyone have a price list for infirmary visits/treament? Or if you have ever had to go to the infirmary, can you give me an idea of what you were charged? I know the doctors are independent contractors. Do you get separate charges from the doctor and/or the nurse? Any info you have on infirmary prices and your personal experience would be greatly appreciated. I have tried to search this topic but I'm not really finding comprehensive info. I even searched Carnival's website--nothing. Thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT2Be2004 Posted August 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I was charged $90 for having to visit the doctor. I believe if you only wanted to see the nurse it was $45. You see the nurse first and she decides if you need the doctor. They also prescribed an over the counter medicine and my total was $99. They won't bill your insurance, but you can submit the bill when you get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadypacked Posted August 21, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks. This information is very helpful.:) Anyone else have infirmary prices/experiences to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted August 21, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Does anyone have a price list for infirmary visits/treament? Or if you have ever had to go to the infirmary, can you give me an idea of what you were charged? I know the doctors are independent contractors. Do you get separate charges from the doctor and/or the nurse? Any info you have on infirmary prices and your personal experience would be greatly appreciated. I have tried to search this topic but I'm not really finding comprehensive info. I even searched Carnival's website--nothing. Thanks!:) I don't think any Doctor's office gives out a price list? The prices are compatible with your Dr's office and the services they perform to treat you. Set a broken bone, or give you a bandaid for a minor cut? As the previous poster said, $90.00 for a simple visit sounds right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadypacked Posted August 21, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I don't think any Doctor's office gives out a price list? The prices are compatible with your Dr's office and the services they perform to treat you. Set a broken bone, or give you a bandaid for a minor cut? As the previous poster said, $90.00 for a simple visit sounds right. Thank you for your response. Yes, I realize that doctor's offices do not usually have price lists. But since ship infirmaries are similar to land-based urgent care centers (which have price lists), I thought there might be a chance that there might be an infirmary services "menu" with pricing for some procedures or even just the base cost of a visit with the doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Ace banadges (with the little hooks) are cheaper onboard than at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted August 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2013 As another posted stated...$90 to see the doctor and $45 for the nurse. The one we seen was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo1959 Posted August 21, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Last Sept on the Glory I needed minor surgery - cut and sew back up. It was a repeat of a procedure I had done 3 times in the two weeks prior to the cruise. My doctor here charged $6250 the first visit and $450 for the two later procedures. The Doctor on the Glory did the SAME exact procedure, only better because I didn't need to have it done ever again. He charged only $134. Including exam, procedure with lidocaine injection, sutures, and 8 day antibiotic. Thats an EXCELLENT price. Makes me want to schedule anything for when I am on a ship ;-) And he did a great job and saw me a few times to check on how I was doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rena921 Posted August 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2013 DH visited the infirmary for a bee sting this past July on the Freedom. No charge for the visit and was only charged $3.99 for a tube of cortisone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbc61719 Posted August 21, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Had to take my 4 year old with asthma to the ships doctor on the Triumph. He was great. It was around $90 for the visit and the antibiotic he prescribed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litewait Posted August 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2013 My son has been hurt twice onboard Carnival ships.. One on our very first cruise, (2002) big busted lip should have had stiches probably, still has a scar. We were not charged a penny.. The infirmary staff checked up on him several times through out the cruise. The second time (2011) was running (his fault) with Club 02 friends. Took a corner and slid into a poll. Leg cut open required 3 stiches.. Again not charged a penny. They filled out accident reports and took witness statements. Again checked on him and had him come and get bandage changed during the cruise. I guess we have been lucky. And yes, he is accident prone! LOL:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobberDog Posted August 21, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I saw the dr when i was on the Ecstasy and broke my foot in cozumel on my birthday. I don't remember being charged anything but they didnt set my foot or anything. I vaguely remember my insurance (which was great at the time) handling the charges. There are no charges for the infirmary on my sail & sign statements from that cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irie0518 Posted August 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I too had to go as I dislocated my shoulder in San Juan the day before the cruise. To see the doctor was $ 90. They gave me a sling and some muscle relaxers. The total was about $125. I am still waiting to see if my insurance will reimburse me. They also had a charge if you needed to see the Dr. during times that the medical center was not open. I can't remember how much it was but nothing too outrageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT2Be2004 Posted August 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The pride did have a list of prices hanging in the waiting area. The staff was very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieH Posted August 22, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2013 BF had to go to the infirmary on our 2011 cruise for the whole norovirus-type thing...no charge for the visit or meds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowfalls Posted August 22, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I had a horrible cold while on the sensation and I was only charged for the cost of the cough syrup and throat chloraseptic total was like 8 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel182002 Posted August 22, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 22, 2013 My father in law cut his head open when the automatic gym door swung open and hit him in the head... He didn't pay anything...! Had like 4 stitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruisin4cruisin Posted August 22, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Ace banadges (with the little hooks) are cheaper onboard than at home. Yeah, "one sixty"! Of course, DW thought it was $160. We paid $1.60...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefuninthesun Posted August 22, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Charges vary based on level of exam, just like a land ER. Approximately $90 is what we were charged for a minor exam by physician ( sprained ankle). Antibiotics and other medications are extra. Higher acuity interventions ( labs, IVs, EKG, X-rays, etc) are extra. The physician has very limited hours, like 3pm - 6 pm, but is on call for emergencies obviously. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ematic81 Posted August 22, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 22, 2013 My father in law cut his head open when the automatic gym door swung open and hit him in the head... He didn't pay anything...! Had like 4 stitches How much did they settle for???? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesublime Posted August 22, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Our 2.5 year old GS woke one morning with a fever, congestion and his eyes stuck together. DS took him to the medical clinic and was seen right away. He was examined by the physician and given medication. The cost was $90 and included the medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherbear4000 Posted August 22, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 22, 2013 On my cruise a couple of weeks ago on the Breeze, 2 members of my family had to go to the infirmary. My nephew was goofing off with some other teens he met on the ship and he fell down the stairs at around midnight. He broke his hand. They did x-rays, set the break in a cast, and gave him pain meds. My brother stepped on a sea urchin in the Dominican Republic. They were not charged for either visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swscruiser Posted August 22, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 22, 2013 EKG Plus Blood tests with visit was $290. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadypacked Posted August 22, 2013 Author #24 Share Posted August 22, 2013 This is great info, everyone!! Thanks.:) I have never had to go to the infirmary and always buy insurance. However a traveling companion of mine never gets insurance and I wanted to compile some info to show her. You just never know when you might get sick or hurt. I notice from the responses that those that had accidents on the ship (slips and falls, run-ins with automatic doors etc.) weren't charged for care. I wonder if this has to do with some liability issue or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippmates Posted August 22, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 22, 2013 We have not visited the dr on a Carnival ship but my husband became very ill on a RCL ship and the bill for the infirmary was $4500. This included a day long stay, blood work, IV's, two units of blood and then he was airlifted off the ship to the hospital. Thank goodness we had travel insurance and our medical insurance paid what the travel insurance did not. I would never travel without insurance. I am guessing this emergency may have cost us $50,000 or more with the ship charges, the 7 day hospital stay in DR, airlift from Labadee to DR, my flight from JFK to DR, hotel stay in DR, meals, taxi from Cape Liberty to JFK, both our flights home. I will pay the $200 or less for the insurance opposed to trying to find $50k to pay these costs. Also a reminder for all passengers on Medicare. Medicare does not cover you outside of the United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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