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How much does severe urinary tract infection cost in Singapore?

$624 - $3,377
Ward C (subsidised) · 5 day average stay

Severe Urinary Tract Infection costs $624 - $3,377 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) $624 $3,377 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $660 $4,227 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,991 $10,872 Non-subsidised
Private $3,551 $42,997 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 12.7x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

4 procedures for severe urinary tract infection, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Other kidney/urinary diagnoses
$675 – $3,377 4.9 days avg
UTI (with complications)
$1,262 – $2,987 7.7 days avg
Urinary tract signs/symptoms
$624 – $2,855 4.3 days avg
UTI (without complications)
$758 – $1,719 3.6 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 5 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 9x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, severe urinary tract infection costs $624 - $3,377 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 $624 – $3,377 while a Private ward costs $3,551 – $42,997 — roughly 12.7x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for severe urinary tract infection is 5 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for severe urinary tract infection 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.

severe urinary tract infection treatment includes 4 different procedures: UTI (with complications), UTI (without complications), Urinary tract signs/symptoms, Other kidney/urinary diagnoses. Costs vary significantly by procedure.