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How much does endoscopy or colonoscopy cost in Singapore?

$1,152 - $4,732
Ward C (subsidised) · 2.9 day average stay

Endoscopy or Colonoscopy costs $1,152 - $4,732 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) $1,152 $4,732 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $1,118 $5,269 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $3,362 $16,266 Non-subsidised
Private $2,106 $18,818 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 4.0x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

6 procedures for endoscopy or colonoscopy, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Endoscopic ultrasound
$1,745 – $4,732 2.8 days avg
Colonoscopy with polypectomy
$1,333 – $3,795 2.1 days avg
Gastroscopy with polypectomy/foreign body removal
$1,605 – $3,600 3.5 days avg
Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy)
$1,152 – $3,150 3.5 days avg
Colonoscopy (diagnostic)
$1,215 – $3,041 2.7 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 2.9 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 7x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, endoscopy or colonoscopy costs $1,152 - $4,732 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 $1,152 – $4,732 while a Private ward costs $2,106 – $18,818 — roughly 4.0x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for endoscopy or colonoscopy is 2.9 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for endoscopy or colonoscopy 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.

endoscopy or colonoscopy treatment includes 6 different procedures: Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy), Gastroscopy with polypectomy/foreign body removal, Colonoscopy (diagnostic), Colonoscopy with polypectomy, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.