K-ClinicKorean Medicine Hospital Cost Korea: Barrrjung 5-Day Budget
Adding up Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital's listed prices, scenario A (3 pharmacopuncture injections plus 2 standard threads) is about ₩40,000–100,000; scenario B (A plus 15–20 days of herbal decoction) is about ₩340,000–1,100,000; scenario C (5 days in a superior single room plus A) is about ₩790,000–850,000. These are sums of listed item prices, exclude examination and test fees, and are not a quote.
How Do You Set a Budget? First, There Is No Fixed Answer
Budget is the hardest part to estimate when you travel to Korea for a facial nerve problem. Treatment at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital is combined according to your condition: Jeongan acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread therapy, herbal medicine and neuro-electric manual therapy, and which ones and how many sessions are decided by the doctor after examination.
The hospital does publish a price list, though. This article uses the listed prices for three "examples" to give you a rough idea. This is not a quote and not a recommended course of treatment.
Three Sample Budgets
- Scenario A, outpatient: 3 pharmacopuncture injections (₩10,000–30,000 each) + 2 standard threads (₩5,000 each, minimum 2) = ₩40,000–100,000.
- Scenario B, A plus herbal medicine: add 15–20 days of herbal decoction at ₩300,000–1,000,000, for a total of ₩340,000–1,100,000.
- Scenario C, 5-day stay plus A: a superior single room is ₩150,000 per day, ₩750,000 for 5 days; with A the total is ₩790,000–850,000.
Meals for an accompanying family member are extra: a companion meal is ₩5,500, so 3 meals a day is ₩16,500 a day and ₩82,500 for 5 days (arithmetic assuming 3 meals a day).
The ranges are wide because the price of pharmacopuncture varies a lot per injection, and the herbal decoction is also a range (the highest is more than three times the lowest).
What the Estimate Does Not Include
The hospital's price list shows only "main self-pay items". For examination, tests, basic acupuncture and other items not on the list, the hospital advises confirming in advance through the live chat on this website.
The first visit includes a history interview, pulse diagnosis and palpation, and imaging and ultrasound tests; how these are charged must wait for the hospital's reply. The list also shows no tax or validity period, so the amount you actually prepare will be somewhat higher than the estimates.
In addition, the tuina price is marked as applying "when over 20 sessions a year", and how it is charged for a short-stay visitor also needs confirming. We did not include tuina in the estimates.
How Do You Make the Budget More Accurate?
- Tell us your symptoms, onset date and how many days you can stay.
- Ask the hospital to outline the likely treatment combination based on those.
- Then recalculate with the listed prices according to the items and number of sessions they reply with.
Whether you need admission is also the doctor's judgment. The hospital has a 65-bed ward, and patients from out of town may consider staying for concentrated treatment during a short trip.
Opening Hours and Location
Weekdays 09:00–20:00 (lunch break 13:00–14:00); Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 09:00–15:00 (no lunch break). The address is 1485 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Samnam Building floors 1, 7, 8 and 9; the nearest station is Sinnaebang Station (Line 2).
The representative director, Jeong In-ho (정인호), is president of the Korean Society of Facial Medicine and president of the Bell's Palsy Research Society; the hospital is also registered as an institution for attracting foreign patients.
Common Questions from International Visitors
Q: Do I have to buy herbal medicine?
A: No. Whether herbal medicine is needed is decided by the doctor after examination.
Q: How much cash should I prepare in advance?
A: Decide after the hospital replies with your treatment and fees; do not rely only on the reference figures in this article.
Book Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital Through K-Clinic
For a more accurate budget, let the hospital reply first. Through K-Clinic, you get a free consultation in your language. Tell us your symptoms and length of stay, and we will check with the hospital:
- Fees for examination, tests and other items not on the list
- The likely treatment combination and number of sessions
- Whether admission is needed, and the room fee
Use the "Request booking" button or the live chat. Once the booking is made, we will send you your appointment time and the address.
The above are reference figures from adding listed prices; the actual treatment and number of sessions depend on the examination results.
Frequently asked questions
What is the budget for a visit to Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital?
It varies a lot with the treatment. Using listed prices, 3 pharmacopuncture injections plus 2 standard threads is about ₩40,000–100,000, and adding 15–20 days of herbal decoction brings it to about ₩340,000–1,100,000. Examination, tests and other items not on the list are extra.
How much is a 5-day hospital stay at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital?
A superior single room is ₩150,000 per day, so 5 days is ₩750,000; a companion meal is ₩5,500 each. Treatment fees during the stay are not on the published list.
Does this budget include tax?
The hospital's price list shows no tax (VAT) or validity period, and this estimate does not assume tax either; confirm the amount you actually pay at your consultation.
How do I book Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital?
Use the "Request booking" button on this website or the live chat for a free consultation in your language. We confirm each fee and the available times with the hospital, then send you your appointment time and the address.
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