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How much does bleeding ulcer cost in Singapore?

$480 - $7,395
Ward C (subsidised) · 4.3 day average stay

Bleeding Ulcer costs $480 - $7,395 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)) at a Singapore public hospital. This is the 25th to 75th percentile range from MOH Bill Size Benchmark data for January–December 2023. Costs are after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance.

Source: MOH Bill Size Benchmarks, Jan–Dec 2023 · moh.gov.sg

Cost by ward class

All Singapore public hospitals offer four ward classes. Subsidised wards (C and B2) are significantly cheaper.

Ward Low High Note
Ward C (subsidised) $480 $7,395 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $637 $8,920 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,538 $5,073 Non-subsidised
Private $3,514 $7,920 Single room

Not all procedures have data for every ward class. Where data is missing, the range only reflects procedures with available data, so higher wards may appear cheaper.

Procedure breakdown

4 procedures for bleeding ulcer, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Perforated ulcer repair
$3,157 – $7,395
Complicated peptic ulcer
$742 – $2,742
GI haemorrhage (with complications)
$761 – $2,354 6.4 days avg
GI haemorrhage (without complications)
$480 – $1,159 2.6 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 4.3 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 4x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, bleeding ulcer costs $480 - $7,395 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)). This is the 25th to 75th percentile range, after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance payouts.

Ward C costs $480 – $7,395 while a Private ward costs $3,514 – $7,920. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies. Note: not all procedures have data for every ward class, so the ranges are not directly comparable.

The average hospital stay for bleeding ulcer is 4.3 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for bleeding ulcer in subsidised wards (B2 and C) at public hospitals. Coverage depends on your claim limits and deductible. An Integrated Shield Plan provides higher coverage for B1 and Private wards.

bleeding ulcer treatment includes 4 different procedures: Complicated peptic ulcer, GI haemorrhage (with complications), GI haemorrhage (without complications), Perforated ulcer repair. Costs vary significantly by procedure.