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How much does stroke cost in Singapore?

$1,127 - $19,493
Ward C (subsidised) · 8.8 day average stay

Stroke costs $1,127 - $19,493 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) $1,127 $19,493 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $905 $20,904 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $3,490 $50,147 Non-subsidised
Private $7,369 $75,662 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 3.9x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

7 procedures for stroke, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Intracranial clot removal (thrombectomy)
$10,174 – $19,493 23 days avg
Carotid endarterectomy (prevention)
$4,486 – $11,110
Stroke (catastrophic)
$2,800 – $7,445 17.1 days avg
Cerebral angiography
$1,911 – $6,569 6.2 days avg
Stroke (severe)
$1,748 – $3,887 7.8 days avg
Stroke (without major complications)
$1,408 – $3,021 4.7 days avg
TIA / mini-stroke
$1,127 – $2,853 3.7 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 8.8 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, stroke costs $1,127 - $19,493 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 $1,127 – $19,493 while a Private ward costs $7,369 – $75,662 — roughly 3.9x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for stroke is 8.8 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for stroke 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.

stroke treatment includes 7 different procedures: Stroke (catastrophic), Stroke (severe), Stroke (without major complications), TIA / mini-stroke, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.

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