🩸

How much does leukaemia or lymphoma cost in Singapore?

$203 - $30,446
Ward C (subsidised) · 6.8 day average stay

Leukaemia or Lymphoma costs $203 - $30,446 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) $203 $30,446 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $216 $35,172 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,143 $28,065 Non-subsidised
Private $1,490 $147,057 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

5 procedures for leukaemia or lymphoma, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Acute leukaemia
$1,507 – $30,446 13.9 days avg
Lymphoma / non-acute leukaemia
$203 – $12,246 6.1 days avg
Lymph node biopsy
$546 – $7,902 3.6 days avg
Other neoplastic disorders
$693 – $5,427 3.8 days avg
Bone marrow aspiration
$1,903 – $5,376 2.9 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 6.8 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, leukaemia or lymphoma costs $203 - $30,446 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 $203 – $30,446 while a Private ward costs $1,490 – $147,057. 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 leukaemia or lymphoma is 6.8 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for leukaemia or lymphoma 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.

leukaemia or lymphoma treatment includes 5 different procedures: Acute leukaemia, Lymphoma / non-acute leukaemia, Other neoplastic disorders, Bone marrow aspiration, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.