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How much does hernia cost in Singapore?

$1,268 - $60,973
Ward C (subsidised) · 2.6 day average stay

Hernia costs $1,268 - $60,973 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) $1,268 $60,973 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $1,260 $4,275 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $4,910 $13,930 Non-subsidised
Private $6,309 $30,318 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

8 procedures for hernia, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Children's hernia (bilateral)
$1,471 – $60,973 19.4 days avg
Strangulated hernia (with bowel resection)
$3,524 – $8,595
Incisional/ventral hernia repair
$2,385 – $5,239 2.5 days avg
Strangulated hernia (without bowel resection)
$2,527 – $4,714
Inguinal/femoral hernia repair (bilateral)
$1,907 – $3,539 1.3 days avg
Umbilical/epigastric hernia repair
$1,631 – $3,060 2.5 days avg
Inguinal/femoral hernia repair (unilateral)
$1,268 – $2,749 1.8 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 2.6 days
  • This could use up to 197% of your average Medisave balance ($31,000)
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, hernia costs $1,268 - $60,973 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 $1,268 – $60,973 while a Private ward costs $6,309 – $30,318. 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 hernia is 2.6 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for hernia 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.

hernia treatment includes 8 different procedures: Inguinal/femoral hernia repair (unilateral), Inguinal/femoral hernia repair (bilateral), Umbilical/epigastric hernia repair, Incisional/ventral hernia repair, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.