ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) cost in South Korea (2026)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) in South Korea starts from $2,500. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 1 nights in hospital
- 7 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 5 days visa processing
- 95% reported success rate
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Based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea.
Best hospitals for ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) in South Korea
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$2,450from $2,450 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
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3 From$2,540from $2,540 14 doctors listed -
4 Gachon University Gil HospitalIncheonFrom$2,560from $2,560 12 doctors listed -
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 75% $4,350
- Accommodation 13% $750
- Food 9% $500
- Local transport 2% $100
- Visa fees 2% $100
- Estimated total$5,800
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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South Korea vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 1 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Hours 1–6Monitoring for pain and bleeding; throat soreness; light diet if well.
- Day 1Discharge if well, or overnight stay if pain or high amylase.
- Days 2–7Return to normal diet and light activity.
- Weeks 6–12Stent exchange or removal if one was placed.
Medical visa for South Korea
South Korea issues the C-3-3 Medical Treatment visa — 90 days, single or multiple entry, issued through Korean consulates or via designated medical-tourism facilitators (KTO-certified agencies). For oncology or complex surgery requiring >90 days, the G-1-10 category offers longer stays. One family attendant visa (C-3-3-1) per patient is standard.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP uses an endoscope and X-ray dye to see and treat problems in the bile and pancreatic ducts. It is mainly used to remove bile duct stones, relieve blockages and place stents.
ERCP is done under sedation or general anaesthesia and takes thirty to ninety minutes. A flexible endoscope is passed through the mouth into the first part of the small bowel, where the bile duct opens. A thin catheter enters it, dye is injected for X-ray pictures, and instruments can widen the opening, remove stones, take samples or place a stent.
Usually a good fit if
- Stones in the common bile duct.
- Blocked bile duct from a tumour or stricture needing a stent.
- Bile leak after surgery.
- Cholangitis, infection of the bile duct, needing urgent drainage.
May need to wait if
- Acute pancreatitis not related to a duct stone.
- Clotting problems or blood thinners not reviewed by the doctor.
- Severe heart or lung disease needing optimisation before sedation.
- Anatomy altered by previous surgery, which may require a specialised approach.
How to prepare
- MRCP, ultrasound or CT scan is usually done first to confirm that ERCP is needed.
- Blood tests, including liver function, clotting and amylase.
- Review blood thinners and diabetes medicines with your doctor and change nothing yourself.
- Fast for at least six hours before the procedure.
- Arrange someone to accompany you home and avoid driving after sedation.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is ERCP necessary, or can a scan give the answer?
- What is your rate of successful duct access and of pancreatitis afterwards?
- Will you place a pancreatic stent to lower the risk of pancreatitis?
- What happens if the stone cannot be removed?
- How long will a stent stay in, and when must it be replaced?
- Who do I contact if I develop fever or pain at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- ERCP used purely as a diagnostic test when a scan would do.
- Endoscopist with low annual ERCP numbers.
- No fluoroscopy or X-ray facilities.
- No discussion of pancreatitis risk.
- No plan for stent removal or replacement.
Questions about ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) in South Korea
How much does ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) cost in South Korea in 2026?
Prices start from $2,500, based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) cheaper in South Korea than in other countries?
South Korea ranks 5 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $2,545.
How long do I need to stay in South Korea?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 7 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for South Korea take?
C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa: processing takes about 5 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
What is the main risk of ERCP?
Pancreatitis, which causes upper abdominal pain, and less often bleeding, infection or perforation. Most cases settle with treatment.
Does it need an incision?
No. The endoscope is passed through the mouth.
Will my stones come back?
They can, particularly if the gallbladder is still in place, so ask about gallbladder removal.
When can I return to work?
Usually within a few days if recovery is smooth.