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How much does metabolic or endocrine disorder cost in Singapore?

$535 - $19,430
Ward C (subsidised) · 3.8 day average stay

Metabolic or Endocrine Disorder costs $535 - $19,430 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) $535 $19,430 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $597 $21,319 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,844 $15,429 Non-subsidised
Private $2,322 $91,284 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

9 procedures for metabolic or endocrine disorder, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Inborn errors of metabolism
$1,608 – $19,430 2.3 days avg
Pituitary surgery
$4,298 – $7,285 5.4 days avg
Adrenal procedures
$3,929 – $6,813
Severe nutritional disturbance
$2,144 – $5,345
Parathyroid excision
$2,215 – $5,148 3.7 days avg
Endocrine disorders
$676 – $3,249 3.5 days avg
Metabolic disorders (with complications)
$980 – $2,642 6.7 days avg
Metabolic disorders (without complications)
$535 – $1,304 2.7 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 3.8 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, metabolic or endocrine disorder costs $535 - $19,430 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 $535 – $19,430 while a Private ward costs $2,322 – $91,284. 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 metabolic or endocrine disorder is 3.8 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for metabolic or endocrine disorder 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.

metabolic or endocrine disorder treatment includes 9 different procedures: Metabolic disorders (with complications), Metabolic disorders (without complications), Severe nutritional disturbance, Inborn errors of metabolism, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.