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How much does heart valve replacement cost in Singapore?

$517 - $46,215
Ward C (subsidised) · 4.6 day average stay

Heart Valve Replacement costs $517 - $46,215 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) $517 $46,215 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $614 $44,706 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,565 $58,785 Non-subsidised
Private $5,284 $19,927 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 heart valve replacement, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Balloon valvuloplasty
$11,862 – $46,215 8 days avg
Transcatheter valve implant (TAVR)
$12,619 – $44,620 9 days avg
Multiple valve repair/replacement
$8,868 – $19,583 8.8 days avg
Single valve repair/replacement
$8,738 – $19,569 8 days avg
Valve disorders (medical)
$517 – $2,173 3.6 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 4.6 days
  • This could use up to 149% of your average Medisave balance ($31,000)
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, heart valve replacement costs $517 - $46,215 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 $517 – $46,215 while a Private ward costs $5,284 – $19,927. 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 heart valve replacement is 4.6 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for heart valve replacement 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 valve replacement treatment includes 5 different procedures: Valve disorders (medical), Single valve repair/replacement, Multiple valve repair/replacement, Transcatheter valve implant (TAVR), and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.