Do You Get Receipts or Claims After Dental Treatment in Korea?

Yes—always. After dental treatment in Korea, clinics routinely provide official receipts and billing statements. However, separate insurance claims are usually not issued to patients because Korea’s National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) is processed directly between the clinic and the government.

This system is very different from private insurance models in countries like the US or UK.

What Documents You Receive After Treatment

1. Payment Receipt (영수증)

After you pay at the clinic, you’ll receive a printed or digital receipt showing:

• Total treatment cost
• Amount covered by NHIS (if applicable)
• Your out-of-pocket payment
• Date and clinic name

This receipt is issued immediately, usually at the front desk.

2. Treatment Breakdown (진료비 세부내역서)

Many clinics also provide a detailed cost breakdown, either automatically or upon request.

This document shows:

• Each procedure performed
• Which items were insured (급여)
• Which items were non-insured (비급여)
• Exact fees for each service

📌 Tip: If you don’t receive this automatically, you can ask:
“진료비 세부내역서 주세요.”

Do You Need to File an Insurance Claim?

No, not for NHIS-covered dental treatment.

In Korea:

• The clinic submits the insurance claim directly to NHIS
• You only pay your co-payment at the clinic
• There is no reimbursement process for patients
• No emails, invoices, or follow-up bills are sent later

Once you pay at the clinic, the transaction is complete.

What If the Treatment Is Not Covered by NHIS?

For non-insured (비급여) treatments such as:

• Resin fillings
• Crowns
• Veneers
• Implants
• Cosmetic procedures

You still receive:

• A full receipt
• A breakdown clearly marking the treatment as non-insured

You pay 100% upfront, and there is no insurance claim afterward.

Can You Use the Receipt for Other Insurance?

Yes. If you have:

• Private international insurance
• Employer-sponsored insurance
• Travel or student insurance

You can use the Korean clinic receipt and treatment breakdown to file a claim with your own insurer.

📌 Most Korean clinics can:

• Print receipts in English
• Stamp and sign documents if required

Always ask in advance if you need English documentation.

Digital Records & Online Access

Some clinics and hospitals allow:

• Digital receipts
• Online billing history
• Re-printing receipts later

NHIS-covered treatment history can also be viewed through NHIS online portals, but this is optional and not required for payment confirmation.



Common Questions

Will I get a bill later by mail or email?
→ ❌ No. Once you pay at the clinic, there are no future bills.

Can I request old receipts later?
→ ✔ Yes, clinics can usually reprint them.

Do foreigners get receipts too?
→ ✔ Yes, exactly the same as Korean patients.

Quick Summary

• ✔ You always receive a receipt after dental treatment in Korea
• ✔ Clinics handle NHIS insurance claims directly
• ✔ Patients do not file insurance claims for NHIS-covered care
• ✔ Payment is final on the same day
• ✔ Receipts can be used for private insurance reimbursement