Receipts & Medical Documents in Korea

After receiving medical care in Korea, international patients should keep relevant receipts, billing records, and medical documents, particularly when insurance reimbursement or continued treatment outside Korea may be required.

Document names and issuance procedures can vary between medical institutions.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT DOCUMENTS

Depending on the treatment and purpose, useful documents may include:

• Medical payment receipt
• Itemized medical bill
• Proof of payment
• Prescription-related records
• Other billing documentation

If the documents are needed for an insurance claim, confirm exactly what your insurer requires.

MEDICAL DOCUMENTS

Patients may also need copies of:

• Medical certificate
• Diagnosis information
• Treatment summary
• Examination results
• Laboratory results
• Imaging reports
• Medical images
• Pathology reports when applicable
• Prescription information
• Discharge records after hospitalization

Not every patient needs every document.

FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS

Before leaving the hospital, check your insurer's requirements whenever possible.

A typical process may be:

Receive Treatment → Pay Medical Bill → Request Documents → Keep Originals/Copies → Submit Insurance Claim

The insurer determines which documents are acceptable.

ENGLISH MEDICAL DOCUMENTS

Some hospitals may be able to issue certain documents in English or provide English-language medical information.

Availability varies by institution and document type.

Ask in advance:

Is an English document available? → Is there an issuance fee? → How long will it take?

Do not assume every medical document can be issued immediately in English.

MEDICAL IMAGES

If significant imaging was performed, international patients continuing treatment overseas may need copies of relevant images or reports.

Ask the hospital how these records can be obtained and in what format they are provided.

BEFORE LEAVING KOREA

For patients returning home after significant treatment, it is useful to check:

Receipts → Itemized Bills → Medical Records → Imaging → Medication Information → Follow-Up Instructions

Obtaining missing records after leaving Korea may be less convenient.

KEEP PERSONAL COPIES

Keep copies of important medical and payment documents even after submitting an insurance claim.

These records may be useful for:

• Follow-up treatment
• Insurance questions
• Medical history
• Continuing care overseas