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Without insurance, a doctor’s appointment can cost about 4,000 pesos, or about USD 100. With insurance or coverage through the healthcare system, an appointment can cost about 400 pesos, or about USD 10, and may sometimes have no separate charge.
The difference reflects not only the price of the visit but also the service model. With direct payment, a person pays separately for the consultation, while with coverage through a mutualista, FONASA, or ASSE, part of the cost is already included in the chosen scheme.
Before booking, it is important to understand exactly what the price includes: the consultation, tests, a follow-up appointment, referral to a specialist, or only the initial examination. Even with insurance, some services may require additional payments, so the total depends on the institution and plan.