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How much does brain tumour cost in Singapore?

$1,106 - $21,560
Ward C (subsidised) · 6.5 day average stay

Brain Tumour costs $1,106 - $21,560 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) $1,106 $21,560 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $1,261 $19,604 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $3,405 $42,671 Non-subsidised
Private $7,421 $129,341 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 6.0x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

3 procedures for brain tumour, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Brain tumour removal (complex craniotomy)
$7,231 – $21,560 12.6 days avg
Brain tumour removal (simple craniotomy)
$6,168 – $20,464 12.9 days avg
Nervous system tumour (medical)
$1,106 – $4,387 5.1 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 6.5 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 1x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, brain tumour costs $1,106 - $21,560 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 $1,106 – $21,560 while a Private ward costs $7,421 – $129,341 — roughly 6.0x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for brain tumour is 6.5 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for brain tumour 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.

brain tumour treatment includes 3 different procedures: Nervous system tumour (medical), Brain tumour removal (simple craniotomy), Brain tumour removal (complex craniotomy). Costs vary significantly by procedure.