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How much does heart rhythm problems cost in Singapore?

$632 - $13,407
Ward C (subsidised) · 3.5 day average stay

Heart Rhythm Problems costs $632 - $13,407 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) $632 $13,407 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $745 $13,786 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,841 $22,347 Non-subsidised
Private $3,797 $66,834 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 5.0x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

8 procedures for heart rhythm problems, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Cardiac ablation (complex)
$4,563 – $13,407 1.6 days avg
Cardiac ablation (simple)
$4,989 – $10,658 2 days avg
ICD (defibrillator) implant
$3,421 – $9,450 2.4 days avg
Pacemaker insertion (single chamber)
$3,584 – $7,793
Pacemaker insertion (dual chamber)
$3,421 – $6,659 7.7 days avg
Pacemaker replacement
$2,277 – $5,090 1.2 days avg
Arrhythmia / cardiac arrest (medical)
$632 – $2,489 3.6 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 3.5 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, heart rhythm problems costs $632 - $13,407 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 $632 – $13,407 while a Private ward costs $3,797 – $66,834 — roughly 5.0x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for heart rhythm problems is 3.5 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for heart rhythm problems 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.

heart rhythm problems treatment includes 8 different procedures: Arrhythmia / cardiac arrest (medical), Pacemaker insertion (single chamber), Pacemaker insertion (dual chamber), Pacemaker replacement, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.