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How much does abdominal surgery cost in Singapore?

$739 - $10,023
Ward C (subsidised) · 5.7 day average stay

Abdominal Surgery costs $739 - $10,023 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) $739 $10,023 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $582 $13,185 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $2,221 $27,797 Non-subsidised
Private $2,112 $50,689 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 5.1x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

24 procedures for abdominal surgery, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Abdominal tumour resection (major)
$6,518 – $13,185 10.8 days avg
Other abdominal surgery
$3,695 – $10,023 16.6 days avg
Mesenteric embolisation (GI bleeding)
$4,011 – $7,977
Acid reflux surgery (fundoplication)
$2,528 – $6,384
Appendix tumour (hemicolectomy)
$3,635 – $6,198
GI stent placement
$3,576 – $5,947
Nasogastric tube insertion
$2,051 – $5,729 12.7 days avg
Bile duct procedures
$1,574 – $5,651 8.6 days avg
Bile duct catheter management
$739 – $5,370 3.7 days avg
Liver abscess drainage
$2,599 – $5,214 9.3 days avg
Percutaneous cholecystostomy
$2,498 – $5,140 10.1 days avg
Gastrostomy/jejunostomy insertion
$1,714 – $4,865 8.4 days avg
Parotid surgery
$2,079 – $4,843 1.7 days avg
Endoscopic prosthesis insertion
$2,209 – $4,415 3.5 days avg
Endoscopic ablative treatment
$1,798 – $3,863 2.7 days avg
Sigmoidoscopy with polypectomy
$1,247 – $3,634 1 days avg
Ascites/abdominal fluid drainage
$1,360 – $3,592 8.1 days avg
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (upper GI)
$1,947 – $3,529
Sigmoidoscopy (diagnostic)
$1,114 – $3,512 4 days avg
Gastroscopy with dilatation
$1,264 – $3,400 1 days avg
Ileostomy revision
$1,709 – $3,100
GI balloon dilatation
$1,769 – $2,995 1 days avg
Abdominal biopsy
$805 – $2,952 2 days avg
Complex upper GI endoscopy
$1,434 – $2,837 1.3 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 5.7 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 3x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, abdominal surgery costs $739 - $10,023 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 $739 – $10,023 while a Private ward costs $2,112 – $50,689 — roughly 5.1x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for abdominal surgery is 5.7 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for abdominal 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.

abdominal surgery treatment includes 24 different procedures: Gastroscopy with dilatation, Acid reflux surgery (fundoplication), GI stent placement, GI balloon dilatation, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.