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How much does ent treatment cost in Singapore?

$592 - $4,435
Ward C (subsidised) · 3.2 day average stay

ENT Treatment costs $592 - $4,435 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) $592 $4,435 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $559 $4,456 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $4,876 $10,244 Non-subsidised
Private $486 $15,734 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 3.5x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

18 procedures for ent treatment, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Nasoendoscopy (diagnostic)
$1,498 – $4,435 5.4 days avg
Larynx/pharynx laser treatment
$1,661 – $3,198 1 days avg
Nasal biopsy
$1,371 – $2,943 1.7 days avg
Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
$819 – $2,650 1.6 days avg
Laryngoscopy with tumour removal
$1,097 – $2,123 1.2 days avg
Nasal cauterisation
$592 – $1,200 1 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 3.2 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, ent treatment costs $592 - $4,435 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 $592 – $4,435 while a Private ward costs $486 – $15,734 — roughly 3.5x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for ent treatment is 3.2 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for ent treatment 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.

ent treatment treatment includes 18 different procedures: Nasoendoscopy (diagnostic), Laryngoscopy with tumour removal, Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy, Laryngeal injection, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.