How much does ear surgery cost in Singapore?
Ear Surgery costs $633 - $22,995 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.
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) | $633 | $22,995 | 8-9 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B2 (subsidised) | $1,027 | $20,910 | 6 beds, after subsidies |
| Private | $1,491 | $93,269 | Single room |
A Private ward costs roughly 4.1x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.
Procedure breakdown
13 procedures for ear surgery, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.
Key facts
- Average hospital stay: 1.1 days
- Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 1x in Ward C
- 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this
Frequently asked questions
Based on MOH data, ear surgery costs $633 - $22,995 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 $633 – $22,995 while a Private ward costs $1,491 – $93,269 — roughly 4.1x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.
The average hospital stay for ear surgery is 1.1 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.
MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for ear surgery 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.
ear surgery treatment includes 13 different procedures: Grommets (myringotomy with tubes, bilateral), Myringotomy (single ear, with tube), Eardrum repair (myringoplasty), Ossicular chain reconstruction, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.