Non-covered prices explained
The articles explain the rules and methods behind non-covered price data.
Each one cites at least two primary sources and never links price to treatment results.
- ArticleWhy do we show price ranges, not hospital names?
This site turns HIRA’s institution-level price disclosure into ranges by item, region and hospital type. This article explains the medical-law reasons and how small groups are hidden.
- ArticleWhat is “non-covered” in Korea’s insurance system?
Non-covered care is care that national health insurance does not pay for, priced by each institution. This article explains how it differs from covered, selectively covered and full self-pay care.
- ArticleDoes a higher price mean better care?
Disclosed non-covered prices show what institutions charge, not the results they achieve. This article explains why price distributions cannot be read as a quality ranking.
- ArticleWhy do prices differ between clinics and tertiary hospitals?
Non-covered prices for the same item often differ between clinics and tertiary hospitals. This article explains the roles of the four hospital types and why their price ranges diverge.
- ArticleHow do you read a Korean medical receipt?
A Korean medical receipt separates covered charges, the patient’s share and non-covered charges. This article explains each column and what to check before and after paying.
- ArticleIs the median or the minimum the better reference?
Price distributions on this site show the minimum, quartiles, median and maximum. This article explains what each one means and why the median is usually the most useful reference.
Which article should you read first?
Start with what non-covered care means, then why this site shows ranges.