Cardio Clearance Price in the Philippines: Doctor’s Fees and Test Costs
Quick answer: There is no single all-in cardio clearance price in the Philippines. Selected private cardiologists list ₱1,000 to ₱2,000 for an in-person consultation, with tests and any separate clearance charge added. For a specific hospital reference, Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital lists ₱2,500 for standard outpatient cardiopulmonary clearance. Confirm the inclusions before treating either amount as your complete budget.
When it is used: Cardio clearance assesses heart-related risk before surgery, a procedure or another activity requiring medical approval. The doctor reviews your history, symptoms, examination and any necessary test results. Cardiopulmonary or CP clearance also considers lung-related risk, so check exactly what your surgeon or requesting organization needs. The assessment helps the treating team plan care; it does not guarantee that a procedure will be free of complications.
Cardio Clearance Price
| Service | Published price example |
|---|---|
| Private cardiologist consultation | ₱1,000–₱2,000 across selected clinic listings |
| Standard outpatient CP clearance at Fabella | ₱2,500 |
| Standard inpatient CP clearance at Fabella | ₱3,500 |
| ECG at Fabella | ₱200 service / ₱250 pay |
| ECG plus adult Doppler echo at Chong Hua | ₱5,428 for the two tests |
These are provider-specific examples, not national averages. The ₱5,428 amount is calculated from two separately listed test prices; it is not an advertised clearance package.
Consultation Fee vs. Clearance Fee: What Are You Paying For?
A low consultation price does not necessarily cover the entire clearance process. Your quote may include one or more of the following:
- Consultation: reviewing your medical history, symptoms and examination findings.
- Clearance assessment and report: the doctor’s recommendations for the requested procedure or activity.
- Diagnostic tests: only those requested for your situation.
- Follow-up: reviewing results or reassessing a condition before issuing the report.
Ask: “Does this amount include the assessment and signed clearance, or is it the consultation fee only?”
A screening package also needs checking. Its test results may help the doctor assess you, but buying the package does not automatically provide medical clearance.
Cardio Clearance Price: Doctors and Hospital Fees
Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
Fabella’s official rates and charges page lists standard cardiopulmonary clearance at ₱2,500 for outpatients and ₱3,500 for inpatients. It separately lists ECG charges of ₱200 for service patients and ₱250 for pay patients.
Ask the hospital about eligibility, appointments and the exact services included in the clearance fee. Do not assume that every test is bundled into that amount.
Private cardiologist consultation Prices
| Doctor and clinic | Location | Listed consultation fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Trifon Antonio Caballero, St. Luke’s Medical Center–Quezon City clinic | Quezon City | ₱1,000 |
| Dr. Trifon Antonio Caballero, Providence Hospital clinic | Quezon City | ₱1,500 |
| Dr. Trifon Antonio Caballero, Gentri Doctors Medical Center clinic | General Trias, Cavite | ₱2,000 |
| Dr. Frances Dianne Dela Cruz, Medical Center Parañaque clinic | Parañaque | ₱1,200–₱1,500 |
| Dr. Frances Dianne Dela Cruz, Makati Medical Center clinic | Makati | ₱1,200–₱1,500 |
| Dr. Frances Dianne Dela Cruz, Prime Hospital and Medical Center clinic | Pasig | ₱1,000 |
These are individual doctors’ published clinic fees, not hospital-wide rates. Dr. Caballero’s listing says he offers CP clearance but does not confirm that it is included in the consultation price. Dr. Dela Cruz’s listing states that CP clearance has an additional charge without specifying the amount.
How Much Do the Tests Cost?
For a consistent comparison, the table below uses one hospital’s published schedule rather than combining the lowest prices from different facilities.
| Test at Chong Hua Hospital | Published procedure price |
|---|---|
| ECG | ₱1,050 |
| Chest X-ray, PA or AP | ₱509 |
| Chest X-ray, PA and lateral | ₱923 |
| Adult 2D echo with Doppler | ₱4,378 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | ₱450 |
| Treadmill stress test | ₱2,440 |
| Simple spirometry | ₱1,760 |
Source: Chong Hua’s service price list, effective August 26, 2026. The hospital identifies these as procedure charges and excludes medicines and supplies. Confirm interpretation fees and other inclusions when booking.
Budget example: An ECG plus an adult Doppler echo totals ₱5,428 before consultation or clearance. Adding a one-view chest X-ray brings those three tests to ₱5,937. These are calculations from individual prices, not fixed packages or tests everyone needs.
If an echo appears on your request, see our 2D echo price guide for more comparisons.
Which Tests Will You Need?
There is no universal “basic” or “comprehensive” test bundle for every patient. The clinician considers your symptoms, medical history, examination, usual activity level and the planned procedure.
An ECG, chest X-ray, echo and stress test answer different questions. Having high blood pressure or being older does not automatically mean you need all of them.
The 2024 ACC/AHA perioperative guideline recommends selective cardiac testing. Routine stress testing is not recommended for patients at low perioperative risk, those with good functional capacity, or those undergoing low-risk procedures.
Bring your surgeon’s written request and previous results. The doctor can decide whether existing tests are suitable or need updating.
What May Cost Extra?
| Possible extra charge | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Separate clearance fee | Is the signed report included in the consultation? |
| Test interpretation | Does the ECG or echo price include the doctor’s reading? |
| Additional blood tests | Are creatinine, blood sugar, electrolytes or clotting tests requested? |
| Another specialist | Is a separate pulmonary assessment needed? |
| Follow-up consultation | Is the visit to review results included? |
| Updated assessment | What happens if the procedure is postponed or your condition changes? |
For a requested kidney-function test, our creatinine test price guide explains that separate expense.
How to Reduce Your Out-of-Pocket Cost
Compare the complete quote
Ask government and private facilities for the total covering the assessment, requested tests, interpretation and report. A cheaper consultation alone may not produce a cheaper final bill.
Compare a package with individual test prices only after the doctor identifies what you need. Check that the package contains the exact requested tests and whether it includes a consultation and signed clearance.
Bring previous results
Take recent ECG tracings, imaging reports, laboratory results and relevant medical records. The clinician may accept them, depending on their age, quality and your current condition.
Check PhilHealth YAKAP eligibility
YAKAP can cover selected primary-care tests, including CBC, ECG, chest X-ray, creatinine and fasting blood sugar, when medically indicated through your registered provider. These are not tests you can automatically claim simply because a surgeon has requested clearance.
Ask your YAKAP clinic which services it can provide under the benefit and whether any permitted charges apply. Do not assume the specialist clearance fee, echo or stress test is covered by the primary-care benefit.
Ask your HMO before booking
Confirm coverage for the named doctor, facility and each requested service. Ask whether a letter of authorization is needed and whether a separate clearance or certificate fee is excluded. Coverage depends on your plan and approval requirements.
Use eligible senior citizen or PWD benefits
Eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities can receive a 20% discount and VAT exemption, where applicable, on covered private medical services, including qualifying professional fees and diagnostic tests. Present the required identification and ask billing to calculate the applicable benefit. Senior citizen and PWD discounts are not added together for the same transaction.
Does PhilHealth Cover Cardio Clearance?
Do not assume that a standalone outpatient clearance is fully covered. Ask which benefit, if any, applies to the consultation and each test.
YAKAP may help with eligible primary-care services, as explained above. If the assessment forms part of a hospital admission or covered procedure, ask the hospital’s PhilHealth desk how the applicable benefit affects your bill. A covered admission does not establish that every separate pre-admission expense is reimbursable.
How Long Does Cardio Clearance Take?
Completion depends on the doctor’s schedule, required tests and when results become available. Same-day completion may be possible when everything needed is available, but do not book on that assumption.
Arrange the assessment early enough to allow additional appointments. Ask the surgical team when it wants the report and how recent the results must be.
Before You Book: Questions to Ask
- Do I need a cardiologist, an internist or a separate pulmonologist?
- Does the fee include the assessment and signed clearance?
- Which tests are required for my case?
- Can the doctor use my previous results?
- Are test interpretation and follow-up included?
- If I buy a package, does it include every requested test, including an ECG if needed?
- What will my HMO, PhilHealth benefit or eligible discount cover?
- When will the report be available, and will the requesting hospital accept it?
Frequently Asked Questions
Magkano ang cardio clearance sa Pilipinas?
Depende sa doktor, ospital at mga test na kailangan. Sa mga pribadong clinic listing na sinuri, ₱1,000–₱2,000 ang consultation, at maaaring may hiwalay na clearance fee. Sa Fabella, ₱2,500 ang nakalistang standard outpatient CP clearance. Kumpirmahin kung kasama ang mga test bago mag-budget.
How much is CP clearance at the Philippine Heart Center?
Request the current quotation directly from the Philippine Heart Center. Ask for the exact test list and whether the doctor’s assessment and signed clearance are included. We could not independently confirm a current official outpatient package price for this review.
Is a 2D echo required for cardio clearance?
Not for every patient. The doctor decides whether an echo is necessary based on your clinical situation and the procedure being planned.
Who can issue cardio clearance?
The requesting surgeon or hospital may specify an internist or cardiologist. A pulmonologist may be needed for a separate lung assessment. Confirm the required specialty before paying for an appointment.
Is cardio clearance the same as a medical certificate?
Not necessarily. A general medical certificate may not provide the specific risk assessment or recommendations requested for surgery. Tell the clinic exactly what document you need.
How long is cardio clearance valid?
There is no single validity period that applies to every hospital and procedure. Ask the requesting team, especially if your procedure is postponed or your health changes.
How CareCostPH Checked These Prices
This guide was checked against available online sources on October 23, 2026. Pricing references include Fabella’s official rates page, individual doctors’ published clinic listings and Chong Hua’s schedule effective August 26, 2026. Fabella’s clearance prices were verified through indexed text from its official page. We did not call or visit the facilities.
Calculated examples are labelled, and consultation fees are kept separate from confirmed clearance fees. These figures are not a national survey or a guarantee of today’s quotation.
Prices and inclusions can change. Confirm your quotation with the provider. Your clinician determines which assessment and tests are appropriate.
