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How much does liver cancer cost in Singapore?

$866 - $14,833
Ward C (subsidised) · 4.2 day average stay

Liver Cancer costs $866 - $14,833 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) $866 $14,833 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $783 $16,338 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,998 $28,954 Non-subsidised
Private $5,101 $138,516 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 9.3x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

5 procedures for liver cancer, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Liver resection / lobectomy
$3,102 – $14,833 5 days avg
TACE (trans-arterial chemo-embolisation)
$1,967 – $8,658 2.3 days avg
Liver/hepatobiliary cancer (medical)
$866 – $4,655 5.4 days avg
Liver ablation (RFA/microwave)
$2,031 – $4,478 2.1 days avg
Liver biopsy
$911 – $3,511 4 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 4.2 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 2x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, liver cancer costs $866 - $14,833 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 $866 – $14,833 while a Private ward costs $5,101 – $138,516 — roughly 9.3x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for liver cancer is 4.2 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for liver cancer 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.

liver cancer treatment includes 5 different procedures: Liver/hepatobiliary cancer (medical), Liver biopsy, Liver resection / lobectomy, Liver ablation (RFA/microwave), and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.