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How much does pain management injections cost in Singapore?

$625 - $6,607
Ward C (subsidised) · 3 day average stay

Pain Management Injections costs $625 - $6,607 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) $625 $6,607 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $593 $6,686 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $5,345 $10,598 Non-subsidised
Private $544 $32,043 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 4.8x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

26 procedures for pain management injections, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Spinal intrathecal injection
$2,483 – $6,607 9.3 days avg
Spinal epidural injection
$2,327 – $6,251 4.9 days avg
Peripheral nerve block (up to 2)
$2,166 – $5,243 6.4 days avg
Peripheral nerve block (>2)
$2,683 – $5,135 5.7 days avg
Nerve root block (lumbar/thoracic, >1 level)
$1,744 – $4,660 1 days avg
Ulnar nerve transposition
$1,315 – $4,052
Nerve root block (lumbar/thoracic, 1 level)
$1,697 – $3,602 3.3 days avg
Dorsal root ganglion block (1-2)
$1,179 – $3,140 1 days avg
Examination under anaesthesia
$625 – $1,437 2 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 3 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 5x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, pain management injections costs $625 - $6,607 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 $625 – $6,607 while a Private ward costs $544 – $32,043 — roughly 4.8x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for pain management injections is 3 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for pain management injections 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.

pain management injections treatment includes 26 different procedures: Nerve root block (cervical), Nerve root block (lumbar/thoracic, 1 level), Nerve root block (lumbar/thoracic, >1 level), Facet joint block (up to 3 joints), and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.