What Documents Do You Need for an Insurance Claim After a China Hospital Visit?

If you pay first and claim later, your reimbursement depends heavily on documents. Do not leave the hospital with only a payment screenshot.

Keep these documents

• Official invoice or receipt.
• Itemized bill if available.
• Doctor diagnosis or visit note.
• Prescription list.
• Test orders and test results.
• Imaging report, not only the image file.
• Hospital discharge summary if admitted.
• Proof of payment.

Ask before you leave

Ask whether the invoice has the correct name and passport number. If your insurer requires English documents, ask whether the hospital can provide English records or whether you need certified translation.

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Before you act: Hospital rules, prices, appointment systems, insurance billing, and required documents can change. Check important details with the hospital or insurer. If symptoms are serious, call 120 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Medical disclaimer: Use this guide as orientation, not as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment advice, legal advice, or insurance advice.