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Healthcare in Indonesia: cost & waiting times
Single national insurerBPJS Kesehatan runs the national health insurance scheme (JKN), which covers most of the population; members register with a primary care clinic (puskesmas or private clinic) that refers them on. Private hospital groups such as Siloam serve those paying privately, and Bali has clinics geared to tourists.
Emergency number: Ambulance 118 · Police 110 · Fire/Rescue 112
How residents get care
- Register with BPJS Kesehatan — Members choose a first-level facility (puskesmas or clinic).
- Primary care first — Your registered facility refers you to hospital specialists.
- Private hospitals — Book directly, paying privately or through private insurance.
- Emergencies — Call 118 for an ambulance (112 for general emergencies).
Official waiting-time source
Indonesia doesn't publish waiting times; private hospitals are quick.
No public waiting-time statistics ↗
Typical private costs
Typical self-pay prices — for an exact figure use the official links above or ask a clinic for a written quote.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Private GP consultation | IDR 200,000–IDR 500,000 |
| Private specialist consultation | IDR 300,000–IDR 800,000 |
| Private MRI (one area) | IDR 3,000,000–IDR 7,000,000 |
| Cataract surgery, per eye (private) | IDR 20,000,000–IDR 29,000,000 |
| Hip replacement (private) | IDR 100,000,000–IDR 130,000,000 |
Typical waits & prices by procedure
Typical averages for comparison, not quotes. Public care is free or nominal at the point of use unless noted. Private care has no standard queue — availability depends on the provider. Where an official statistic exists (UK, Ireland, Poland) the interactive guide shows it, dated and sourced.
| Procedure | Typical public wait | Typical private price |
|---|---|---|
| GP / primary-care appointment | ~6 days | IDR 500,000–IDR 1,000,000 |
| Specialist consultation (first) | ~109 days | IDR 1,500,000–IDR 2,500,000 |
| MRI scan (one area) | ~50 days | IDR 2,900,000–IDR 5,000,000 |
| CT scan | ~50 days | IDR 3,300,000–IDR 5,800,000 |
| Gastroscopy / endoscopy | ~76 days | IDR 13,000,000–IDR 20,000,000 |
| Cataract surgery (per eye) | ~151 days | IDR 20,000,000–IDR 29,000,000 |
| Knee arthroscopy | ~210 days | IDR 37,000,000–IDR 54,000,000 |
| Inguinal hernia repair | ~185 days | IDR 25,000,000–IDR 37,000,000 |
| Gallbladder removal | ~218 days | IDR 46,000,000–IDR 66,000,000 |
| Hip replacement | ~252 days | IDR 100,000,000–IDR 130,000,000 |
| Knee replacement | ~286 days | IDR 110,000,000–IDR 140,000,000 |
| Tonsillectomy | ~210 days | IDR 25,000,000–IDR 33,000,000 |
| Carpal tunnel release | ~202 days | IDR 15,000,000–IDR 22,000,000 |
| X-ray | ~17 days | IDR 660,000–IDR 1,200,000 |
| Ultrasound scan | ~34 days | IDR 1,200,000–IDR 2,300,000 |
| Echocardiogram | ~50 days | IDR 2,100,000–IDR 3,500,000 |
| Colonoscopy | ~84 days | IDR 15,000,000–IDR 23,000,000 |
| Coronary angiogram | ~50 days | IDR 21,000,000–IDR 32,000,000 |
| Varicose vein removal | ~168 days | IDR 25,000,000–IDR 37,000,000 |
| Lumbar disc surgery (discectomy) | ~227 days | IDR 75,000,000–IDR 110,000,000 |
| Rotator cuff repair (shoulder) | ~210 days | IDR 54,000,000–IDR 75,000,000 |
| Hysterectomy | ~168 days | IDR 58,000,000–IDR 87,000,000 |
| Vasectomy | ~84 days | IDR 3,300,000–IDR 5,800,000 |
| Bunion surgery | ~210 days | IDR 33,000,000–IDR 46,000,000 |
Prescriptions
BPJS covers listed medicines through its network; others are bought at pharmacies (apotek).
Dental care
Basic dental care is covered by BPJS; most work is private and inexpensive.
Adult public dental cover: limited. Typical self-pay prices:
| Treatment | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Check-up + X-rays | IDR 284,855–IDR 640,925 |
| Scale & polish | IDR 427,285–IDR 854,570 |
| Filling | IDR 640,925–IDR 1,424,280 |
| Extraction | IDR 640,925–IDR 1,780,350 |
| Root canal | IDR 2,136,420–IDR 4,984,980 |
| Crown | IDR 2,848,560–IDR 6,409,260 |
| Implant (post only) | IDR 8,545,680–IDR 17,803,500 |
| Implant + crown | IDR 14,242,800–IDR 24,924,900 |
| Veneer (per tooth) | IDR 2,848,560–IDR 6,409,260 |
| Full denture (per arch) | IDR 3,560,700–IDR 8,545,680 |
Finding a doctor or specialist
Well-known hospital groups (listed, not vetted or ranked):
Check a provider's inspection rating or registration with Ministry of Health ↗.
Health insurance
Insurers and schemes people in Indonesia commonly use, and cover for visitors. Listed for comparison, not recommended — check the policy wording yourself.
| Insurer | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BPJS Kesehatan ↗ | National / public scheme | National health insurance (JKN). |
| Prudential Indonesia ↗ | Local health insurer | Health insurance. |
| Allianz Indonesia ↗ | Local health insurer | Health and travel insurance. |
| AXA Mandiri ↗ | Local health insurer | Health insurance. |
Visiting Indonesia?
Your entitlement: None — no agreement with the UK and the GHIC isn't valid. Visitors pay, usually at private hospitals.
EHIC / GHIC: EHIC/GHIC not valid.
Pharmacies: Apotek — widespread; Kimia Farma and Guardian are reputable chains.
Insurance: Travel insurance with evacuation cover is essential, especially for diving, volcano treks and motorbikes.
Useful links
Open the full interactive guide, compare tool & tracker →Content last checked: 2026-10-02. Figures are typical/official-source references, not quotes — see the links above for the current real number.