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Chinese General Hospital (CGHMC) Rates & Fees 2026: Rooms, HMO & Billing

Chinese General Hospital (CGHMC) Rates & Fees 2026: Rooms, HMO & Billing

Quick Answer: Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) at 286 Blumentritt St., Santa Cruz, Manila is a private, non-profit tertiary (Level 3) hospital with 592 beds, including 100 charity beds. Like most Philippine private hospitals, CGHMC does not publish itemized peso prices for consultations, the emergency room, laboratory tests, imaging, room rates, or its check-up and maternity packages — these are quoted per case. What it does publish: a full list of room categories (Ward, Semi-Private, Private Room, Family Room, Junior Suite, Suite Deluxe, Suite Executive, Superior Suite, Birthing Suite), 16 health-screening packages, a 32-payor list of accredited HMOs, an on-site PhilHealth Extension office, and an HMO Concierge. To get real numbers, call (02) 8711-4141 (HMO Concierge loc. 246/247/248; Health & Wellness loc. 1108/1109).

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About Chinese General Hospital (CGHMC)

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) is one of the oldest hospitals in the Philippines, tracing its roots to 1891 when it began as a clinic funded by charitable donations from the Chinese community. It is owned and operated by the Philippine Chinese Charitable Association, Inc. (PCCAI) as a non-stock, non-profit tertiary healthcare institution, authorized by the Department of Health to operate as a Level 3 hospital.

The hospital sits at 286 Blumentritt Street, Santa Cruz, Manila. It has 592 beds, including 100 charity beds, and accommodates over 600 medical practitioners across a broad range of specialties. CGHMC is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with Chinese General Hospital Colleges.

Its clinical depth is reflected in its specialized institutes and centers: a Cancer Institute, Heart Institute, Institute of Urology, Institute of Renal Services, Institute of Radiological Sciences, a PET-CT Center, an Eye Center, a Breast Center, a Robocare Surgical Center for robotic surgery, a Liver Transplantation Unit, and a Center for Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid and Endocrine Diseases (DOTE), among others. It is a full-service tertiary hospital comparable in tier to facilities like Makati Medical Center and The Medical City.

Does CGHMC Publish a Price List?

No. As of June 2026, CGHMC does not publish itemized peso prices for consultations, the emergency room, laboratory tests, imaging studies, daily room rates, executive check-up packages, or maternity packages. Its official website lists the names of departments, room categories, and screening packages, but not their costs.

This is normal for Philippine private hospitals — the large majority quote charges per case rather than posting a public rate sheet, because the final bill depends on your room type, length of stay, attending physicians' professional fees, procedures performed, and the medicines and supplies used. We will not invent line-item prices for CGHMC. Instead, this guide explains exactly what the hospital offers, how PhilHealth and your HMO reduce the bill, and how to get an accurate written estimate before you commit.

For national reference points while you plan your budget, our cost guides — built from real, sourced figures — give you a sense of typical Philippine pricing:

What you're budgeting forTypical PH reference rangeOur guide
Routine blood tests (CBC, lipid, etc.)₱150–₱2,000 per testBlood Test Cost
Executive / annual check-up package₱2,500–₱20,000+Executive Check-Up Cost
Annual physical exam (basic)₱800–₱3,500Annual Physical Exam Cost

These are general Philippine ranges from our sourced guides — not CGHMC's official prices. CGHMC's actual charges may differ; always confirm with the hospital.

Consultations, ER, Labs & Imaging

CGHMC operates a 24-hour Emergency Room and full outpatient, diagnostic, and imaging services, including its Institute of Radiological Sciences and a PET-CT Center. It does not post peso prices for any of these. Specialist consultation fees are set by each attending physician and are paid separately from hospital (facility) charges.

To get accurate figures:

  • Call (02) 8711-4141 and ask for the relevant department, clinic, or the billing office.
  • For a planned procedure or imaging study, request a written cost estimate in advance — this is also what your HMO will need for pre-authorization.

Health Screening & Executive Check-Up Packages

CGHMC's Health and Wellness Center (1st Floor, Main Building) runs 16 health-screening packages. The hospital publishes the package names and what each broadly covers, but not their prices — you inquire to get a quote. The published packages include:

  • Basic Package
  • Bone Health Package
  • Cardiovascular-Diabetes Package
  • Thyroid Health Package
  • Pulmonary Package for Healthy Lungs
  • Men's Health Package and Men's Cancer Screening Package
  • Women's Health Package and Women's Cancer Screening Package
  • Platinum Health for Men and Platinum Health for Women
  • Elite Wellness
  • Endoscopy and GI-Endoscopy Packages

A typical CGHMC executive check-up bundles a history and physical exam, laboratory work (CBC, blood sugar, lipid profile, liver and kidney function, urinalysis), cardiac screening (ECG, chest X-ray), imaging (abdominal and thyroid/prostate ultrasound), and cancer screening appropriate to age and sex (PSA for men; breast imaging and Pap smear for women), plus a physician consultation to interpret results.

To inquire or book, contact the Health and Wellness Center at (02) 8711-4141 loc. 1108/1109, Viber 0967 219 4921, or healthandwellness@cghmc.com.ph. To see how Philippine executive check-ups are priced in general, read our Executive Check-Up Cost in the Philippines guide.

Room Types

CGHMC publishes its room categories but not their daily rates. From most affordable to most premium, the published room types are:

  • Ward
  • Semi-Private
  • Private Room
  • Family Room
  • Junior Suite (described as "pocket-friendly")
  • Suite Deluxe
  • Suite Executive
  • Superior Suite
  • Birthing Suite (for maternity)

Your room choice is the single biggest driver of a hospital bill, because it sets not only the daily room rate but often the tier of professional fees and certain charges. Daily room rates are provided on request or at admission — ask the billing office or the HMO Concierge for the current rate of the room type you're considering.

Maternity Care

CGHMC has a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a dedicated Birthing Suite. It does not publish a fixed maternity package price; the cost of a normal delivery or cesarean section depends on your room type, length of stay, your OB-GYN's professional fee, and whether complications arise.

PhilHealth provides a maternity benefit (normal spontaneous delivery and cesarean section have defined PhilHealth case rates that are deducted from your bill), and many HMO plans include a maternity rider. Confirm your specific coverage with the HMO Concierge and your OB-GYN before your due date, and ask for a written estimate for both a normal delivery and a possible C-section.

PhilHealth at CGHMC

CGHMC maintains a PhilHealth Extension office on the 2nd Floor of the Main Building to process member benefits. PhilHealth coverage works the same way it does at any accredited hospital: at discharge, your final diagnosis is matched to the applicable PhilHealth case rate, and that amount is deducted from your bill. PhilHealth does not pay a fixed peso amount per room or per day — it pays a case rate tied to your condition or procedure, so the deduction is the same regardless of whether you chose a ward bed or a suite.

To use your PhilHealth benefit, make sure your contributions are up to date and bring a valid PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record. For a full breakdown of what PhilHealth covers — case rates, the maternity benefit, Konsulta/YAKAP, and how deductions are computed — see our PhilHealth Benefits & Coverage Guide.

Accredited HMOs

CGHMC has an HMO Concierge (Ground Floor, Main Hospital Building; (02) 8711-4141 loc. 246/247/248) that handles inquiries, LOA approvals, and coordination with its accredited payors. Its official accredited-HMO list names 32 HMOs, insurers, and third-party payors, including:

Maxicare, Medicard, Intellicare, Philcare, Insular Life, Cocolife, Fortune Care, Generali, Pacific Cross, Kaiser International Healthgroup, Sun Life, Etiqa, Valucare, Wellcare, Eastwest Healthcare, Forticare, Medocare, Medasia, 1COOP Health, AMAPHIL, AVEGA, Benlife, Flexicare, Getwell, HMI, HPPI, Life & Health HMP, Medilink Network, Philbritish, Lacson & Lacson, and others.

Maxicare also operates a Primary Care Clinic on-site at CGHMC. Most non-emergency services require HMO pre-authorization (an LOA), so coordinate with the HMO Concierge and your HMO before any planned admission or procedure. For help choosing a plan, see our How to Choose an HMO in the Philippines guide and our HMO-Accredited Clinics directory.

How to Inquire About Rates

Because CGHMC quotes per case, the fastest way to get a real number is to ask the right office directly:

  1. Main trunkline: (02) 8711-4141.
  2. Health & Wellness Center (check-up packages): loc. 1108/1109, Viber 0967 219 4921, healthandwellness@cghmc.com.ph.
  3. HMO Concierge (HMO coverage, LOA, payor list): loc. 246/247/248, Ground Floor, Main Building.
  4. PhilHealth Extension (PhilHealth benefit): 2nd Floor, Main Building.
  5. Billing office / Real-time Billing (room rates, deposits, running bill): ask at admissions.
  6. General email: info@cghmc.com.ph.

When you call, have these ready: the procedure or admission reason, your preferred room type, your PhilHealth status, and your HMO and plan. Always ask for a written estimate — it makes HMO pre-authorization and personal budgeting far easier.

Admission & Billing Tips

  • Choose your room type deliberately. It's the biggest cost lever — a ward stay can cost a fraction of a suite for the same treatment, while your PhilHealth case-rate deduction stays the same.
  • Settle HMO pre-authorization early. Get your LOA before a planned admission so the HMO portion is applied to your bill from the start rather than reimbursed later.
  • Bring PhilHealth requirements on day one. Up-to-date contributions and a valid ID let the PhilHealth Extension apply your case rate at discharge.
  • Ask for the running bill. CGHMC offers real-time billing — check it during a longer stay so there are no surprises at discharge.
  • Charity beds exist for those who qualify. CGHMC maintains 100 charity beds; ask the admissions or social services office about eligibility if cost is a barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to be admitted to Chinese General Hospital?

CGHMC does not publish a fixed admission cost. The final bill depends on your room type (Ward up to Superior Suite), length of stay, the procedures performed, your doctors' professional fees, and medicines and supplies used. PhilHealth (via its case rate) and your HMO are deducted from the total. Call (02) 8711-4141 and ask the billing office for a written estimate based on your specific case.

Does CGHMC publish its room rates and lab prices?

No. CGHMC publishes its room categories and the names of its screening packages and departments, but not their peso prices. Itemized consultation, ER, laboratory, imaging, room, and maternity rates are quoted per case. Ask the billing office or HMO Concierge at (02) 8711-4141 for current figures.

Is Chinese General Hospital PhilHealth accredited?

Yes. CGHMC operates a PhilHealth Extension office on the 2nd Floor of its Main Building to process member benefits. At discharge, your applicable PhilHealth case rate is deducted from your bill. Keep your contributions current and bring a valid PhilHealth ID. See our PhilHealth Benefits & Coverage Guide for details.

What HMOs does CGHMC accept?

CGHMC's official list names 32 accredited HMOs and payors, including Maxicare, Medicard, Intellicare, Philcare, Insular Life, Cocolife, Fortune Care, Generali, Pacific Cross, Kaiser, Sun Life, and Valucare. Maxicare also runs an on-site Primary Care Clinic. Coordinate LOAs through the HMO Concierge at (02) 8711-4141 loc. 246/247/248.

How much is an executive check-up at CGHMC?

CGHMC offers 16 health-screening packages (Basic, Men's/Women's Health, Platinum Health, Elite Wellness, and others) but does not publish their prices. Inquire at the Health and Wellness Center, (02) 8711-4141 loc. 1108/1109. For general Philippine pricing, executive check-ups typically run ₱2,500–₱20,000+ depending on scope — see our Executive Check-Up Cost guide.

Does CGHMC have charity beds?

Yes. As a non-profit hospital run by the PCCAI, CGHMC maintains 100 charity beds for patients across all socioeconomic levels. If cost is a barrier, ask the admissions or social services office about charity-bed eligibility and assistance.

Where is Chinese General Hospital located?

286 Blumentritt Street, Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila. Main trunkline: (02) 8711-4141; email info@cghmc.com.ph. It is a Level 3 tertiary hospital with a 24-hour emergency room.

Conclusion

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center is a 130-year-old, non-profit Level 3 tertiary hospital in the heart of Manila with deep clinical capabilities — from its Heart and Cancer Institutes to robotic surgery and liver transplantation. Like most Philippine private hospitals, it quotes charges per case rather than posting a public price list, so the smart move before any admission or check-up is to call (02) 8711-4141, pick your room type, line up your PhilHealth and HMO coverage, and ask for a written estimate.

To plan your budget and coverage, read our PhilHealth Benefits & Coverage Guide, compare check-up pricing in our Executive Check-Up Cost in the Philippines guide, and pick a plan with our How to Choose an HMO guide.

Looking for a hospital or clinic near you? Find a clinic on ClinicFinderPH to compare facilities, services, and HMO coverage across the Philippines.

Sources

Hospital classification (non-profit, Level 3), history, bed count (592 beds incl. 100 charity beds), institutes and departments, room categories, the 16 health-screening package names, the 32-payor accredited-HMO list, the on-site Maxicare Primary Care Clinic, the HMO Concierge and PhilHealth Extension office locations, and all contact numbers were taken from Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center's official website (cghmc.com.ph, accessed June 2026) and its public Wikipedia entry. CGHMC does not publish itemized consultation, ER, laboratory, imaging, room, check-up, or maternity prices; those figures are intentionally omitted rather than estimated. National reference ranges cited are from ClinicFinderPH's own sourced cost guides and are clearly labeled as general Philippine ranges, not CGHMC's official prices. Rates and accreditations may change without notice — confirm with the hospital.

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