Raipur, Sep 20: The state government has prescribed rates for private hospitals and diagnostic centers in case of high resolution HRCT test is required during the treatment of Covid patients. According to the order issued by the Health Department, a fixed fee of Rs. 1870 has been kept for CT chest without contrast for lung, Rs 2354 for CT chest with contrast for lung.
It has been said in the order that all the private hospitals of the state should take the fee prescribed by the Government of Chhattisgarh for the treatment of Covid-19 patients, and follow only the treatment protocol set by the ICMR and the state government, and conduct only necessary tests. RTPCR, TruNet and Antigen test of Covid 19 patients should be done only in pathology centers/hospitals authorized by ICMR and State Government. Violation of the above order will be punishable under Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, Chhattisgarh Public Act 1949 and Chhattisgarh Epidemic Diseases Covid 19 Regulation Act 2020.
