International patients · Costs and insurance
Costs and insurance, explained clearly
Direct pay in pounds sterling, with pay-and-claim-back for international insurance. A personalised, itemised quote after your assessment, and no hidden extras.
Reviewed byProfessor Paul Lee MBBch, FRCS (Tr & Orth), PhDCartilage and joint preservation expertiseWhat is included
A single, transparent package
Your trip is arranged as one package rather than a set of separate bills. Depending on your treatment, that typically includes:
- Consultation with Professor Lee
- Scans and imaging arranged as part of your pathway
- Your treatment or procedure
- The surgical venue and anaesthetist, where surgery is needed
- Early recovery and structured follow-up
- Concierge coordination, transfers and hotel arrangements
Package figures to be supplied
Indicative package prices will appear here once confirmed. Until then, a personalised quote is provided after your assessment. For UK guide prices by treatment, see the full pricing overview.
Insurance
Pay-and-claim-back, step by step
International private medical insurance is handled as pay-and-claim-back. Here is how it works.
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Your personalised quote
After your assessment, we confirm a clear, itemised quote in pounds sterling. No hidden extras.
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You pay the clinic directly
Treatment is direct pay. You settle with the clinic by card or bank transfer.
- 3
We provide an itemised invoice
You receive a full itemised invoice and any medical documentation your insurer needs.
- 4
You claim from your insurer
You submit the invoice and documentation to your international insurer.
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Your insurer reimburses you
Reimbursement is according to your policy. Cover for overseas private treatment varies and is never guaranteed, so check the specifics with your insurer first.
Currency
All quotes and payments are in pounds sterling (GBP). Your bank handles the conversion from US dollars, euros, Swiss francs, Australian dollars or your home currency.
Payment
Payment is by card or bank transfer, directly to the clinic. You receive a full itemised invoice for your records and any insurance claim.
Request a personalised quote on a discovery call.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does treatment cost for international patients?
It depends on the procedure and your individual assessment, so we confirm a personalised, itemised quote rather than quoting a single figure. Start with a discovery call to talk it through.
What does “pay-and-claim-back” mean?
Treatment is direct pay: you settle with the clinic, then claim reimbursement from your own insurer using an itemised invoice. From the clinic’s side it is equivalent to self-pay, which keeps the pathway simple.
Which currency do you charge in?
All quotes and payments are in pounds sterling (GBP). Your bank handles the conversion from your home currency at the point of payment.
Will my insurer reimburse UK private treatment?
Cover for overseas private treatment varies by policy and country and is not guaranteed. We can provide the itemised invoice and documentation you need, but you should confirm what your insurer covers before you travel.
Get a personalised quote
Costs depend on your assessment, so the clearest next step is a conversation. Book a discovery call, or a virtual consultation with Professor Lee.