Most Expensive Hospital Treatments in Singapore

114 medical conditions ranked by highest Ward C cost. The most expensive treatment, premature birth, can cost up to $105,916 in a subsidised ward. All costs from MOH Bill Size Benchmarks, January–December 2023.

Most expensive (Ward C)
Premature Birth
Up to $105,916
Subsidised ward · 6 day average stay
Source: MOH Bill Size Benchmarks, Jan–Dec 2023 · moh.gov.sg

Top 10 most expensive

1 🍼
Premature Birth 6 days avg
$105,916 Ward C high
2 🩹
Hernia 2.6 days avg
$60,973 Ward C high
3 🫀
Heart Valve Replacement 4.6 days avg
$46,215 Ward C high
4 🩸
Leukaemia or Lymphoma 6.8 days avg
$30,446 Ward C high
5 🦴
Bone or Joint Problems 4.3 days avg
$28,848 Ward C high
6 🫘
Kidney Failure 5.7 days avg
$27,665 Ward C high
7 🧠
Brain Surgery 8.3 days avg
$26,995 Ward C high
8 🔙
Back Surgery 6 days avg
$26,554 Ward C high
9 🦶
Poor Circulation 5.5 days avg
$24,820 Ward C high
10 🤕
Head Injury 8.8 days avg
$24,561 Ward C high

Full ranking (114 conditions)

All serious medical scenarios sorted by highest Ward C cost. Click any row for the full cost breakdown.

# Condition Ward C Range Private High Stay
1 Premature Birth $338 – $105,916 $20,068 6d
2 Hernia $1,268 – $60,973 $30,318 2.6d
3 Heart Valve Replacement $517 – $46,215 $19,927 4.6d
4 Leukaemia or Lymphoma $203 – $30,446 $147,057 6.8d
5 Bone or Joint Problems $427 – $28,848 $78,910 4.3d
6 Kidney Failure $611 – $27,665 $115,695 5.7d
7 Brain Surgery $4,209 – $26,995 $61,649 8.3d
8 Back Surgery $359 – $26,554 $108,030 6d
9 Poor Circulation $574 – $24,820 $25,178 5.5d
10 Head Injury $602 – $24,561 $14,695 8.8d
11 Vascular Access Line $606 – $23,163 $116,460 7d
12 Ear Surgery $633 – $22,995 $93,269 1.1d
13 Brain Tumour $1,106 – $21,560 $129,341 6.5d
14 Knee Replacement $2,446 – $21,247 $76,247 3.5d
15 Stroke $1,127 – $19,493 $75,662 8.8d
16 Metabolic or Endocrine Disorder $535 – $19,430 $91,284 3.8d
17 Pancreatic Cancer $8,917 – $18,436 — 9.7d
18 Congenital Heart Defect $357 – $18,419 — 3.9d
19 Hip Replacement $5,074 – $17,067 $66,370 8.1d
20 Blood Clot in the Lungs $1,192 – $15,554 $24,584 9.1d
21 Liver Cancer $866 – $14,833 $138,516 4.2d
22 Heart Attack $1,011 – $14,762 $122,421 4.2d
23 Shoulder Injury $3,314 – $13,414 $55,434 1.4d
24 Heart Rhythm Problems $632 – $13,407 $66,834 3.5d
25 Lung Cancer $468 – $13,336 $88,885 5.3d
26 Stomach Cancer $607 – $12,957 $70,218 6.3d
27 ACL Tear $4,043 – $12,953 $43,126 1.2d
28 Bowel Obstruction $487 – $12,474 $35,982 4.2d
29 Colorectal Cancer $468 – $12,300 $70,218 3.7d
30 Paralysis $1,066 – $11,791 — 22.9d
31 Prostate Cancer $1,058 – $11,140 $71,599 2.9d
32 Cervical or Uterine Cancer $505 – $10,490 $53,336 3.1d
33 Meningitis $809 – $10,441 $35,857 9.2d
34 Wrist or Arm Fracture $837 – $10,259 $43,719 3.5d
35 Chest Surgery $996 – $10,106 $48,836 7.2d
36 Abdominal Surgery $739 – $10,023 $50,689 5.7d
37 Bladder Surgery $687 – $9,785 $84,574 3.7d
38 Hip Fracture $1,156 – $9,725 $62,257 12.7d
39 HIV $906 – $9,397 — 12.4d
40 Kidney or Bladder Cancer $740 – $9,325 $62,958 4.2d
41 Diabetes Complications $611 – $8,953 $115,695 6.6d
42 Rehabilitation $1,988 – $8,822 — 24.6d
43 Ankle or Leg Fracture $485 – $8,166 $41,943 4.8d
44 Gynaecological Problems $557 – $8,078 $40,740 1.6d
45 Foot Surgery $3,565 – $7,842 $36,898 2.3d
46 Weight Loss Surgery $3,832 – $7,586 — 2.3d
47 Serious Skin Condition $272 – $7,552 $39,979 2.7d
48 Uterine Fibroids $2,554 – $7,542 $35,116 2.3d
49 Thyroid Cancer $1,976 – $7,442 $67,354 1.8d
50 Bleeding Ulcer $480 – $7,395 $7,920 4.3d
51 Kidney Stones $642 – $7,155 $18,514 1.6d
52 Gallstones $726 – $6,724 $45,693 3.5d
53 Pain Management Injections $625 – $6,607 $32,043 3d
54 Blood Clot in the Leg $805 – $6,456 $18,194 5.9d
55 Dementia $574 – $6,280 $51,102 8.1d
56 Childbirth and Delivery $203 – $5,635 $21,453 2.3d
57 Serious Accident Injuries $512 – $5,551 $9,689 6.1d
58 Sepsis (blood Infection) $1,402 – $5,550 $73,458 9.9d
59 Lung Failure $346 – $5,503 $27,609 3.7d
60 Burns $551 – $5,499 — 6.2d
61 Psychiatric Care $624 – $5,363 $13,009 9.1d
62 Dengue Fever $686 – $5,207 $15,834 6.3d
63 Sinus Surgery $1,051 – $4,787 $34,335 1d
64 Retinal Detachment $2,253 – $4,737 $30,850 1.4d
65 Endoscopy or Colonoscopy $1,152 – $4,732 $18,818 2.9d
66 Breast Cancer $468 – $4,493 $37,105 2d
67 Skin Cancer $929 – $4,473 $8,755 1d
68 ENT Treatment $592 – $4,435 $15,734 3.2d
69 Eye Surgery $1,221 – $4,359 $31,175 1.2d
70 Pelvis Fracture $905 – $4,352 — 11.4d
71 Appendicitis $1,754 – $4,316 $36,003 3.4d
72 Pneumonia $701 – $4,291 $57,765 6.2d
73 Heart and Circulation Problems $554 – $4,039 $15,298 4.8d
74 Blood Disorder $523 – $4,016 $30,003 3.6d
75 Liver Failure $866 – $3,891 $56,847 4.4d
76 Testicular Problems $432 – $3,885 $16,297 2.2d
77 Gynecomastia Surgery $2,460 – $3,828 $13,739 d
78 Hand Injury $479 – $3,800 $25,760 1d
79 Prostate Problems (BPH) $690 – $3,790 $28,206 2.7d
80 Ectopic Pregnancy $1,879 – $3,645 — 1.4d
81 Nerve Disorder $756 – $3,495 $38,036 4.8d
82 Serious Eye Infection $716 – $3,476 $15,414 3.7d
83 Severe Urinary Tract Infection $624 – $3,377 $42,997 5d
84 Anal Fissure or Fistula Problems $587 – $3,330 $24,004 1.8d
85 Pancreatitis $846 – $3,314 $70,796 4.2d
86 Infection After Surgery $440 – $3,154 $26,514 4.9d
87 Heart Failure $848 – $3,113 $58,701 6.4d
88 Seizure or Epilepsy $359 – $3,110 $53,032 4d
89 Cataract Surgery $1,081 – $2,961 $22,851 1.4d
90 Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis $587 – $2,923 $14,137 2.2d
91 Complications from Medical Treatment $537 – $2,907 $44,441 3.8d
92 Severe Asthma or COPD Attack $538 – $2,894 $17,458 4.1d
93 Coma $615 – $2,734 — 6.2d
94 Hospital Investigation $390 – $2,705 $20,860 3.5d
95 Mystery Fever $651 – $2,699 $21,714 4.6d
96 Varicose Vein Treatment $1,785 – $2,434 $14,135 1d
97 Fainting and Collapse $600 – $2,410 $26,526 3.7d
98 Emergency Dental Treatment $281 – $2,219 $14,253 2.7d
99 Angina / Coronary Artery Disease $489 – $2,180 $21,034 2.7d
100 Haemorrhoid Surgery $962 – $2,142 $14,718 1.2d
101 Poisoning $527 – $2,116 $6,785 3.7d
102 Dangerously High Blood Pressure $433 – $2,015 $23,413 2.8d
103 Treatment for Substance Abuse $574 – $2,007 — 3.6d
104 Tonsil Removal $1,317 – $1,942 $19,013 1d
105 Severe Food Poisoning $509 – $1,894 $14,941 2.6d
106 Severe Throat Infection $604 – $1,621 $11,130 2.5d
107 Severe Headache or Migraine $560 – $1,613 $12,693 2.2d
108 Circumcision $523 – $1,305 $9,304 1d
109 Severe Allergic Reaction $496 – $1,089 $5,499 1.9d
110 Glaucoma — $15,107 1d
111 Trigger Finger — $7,824 1d
112 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — $8,278 1d
113 Ganglion Cyst — — d
114 Fat Transfer Surgery — $16,021 d

Frequently asked questions

The most expensive treatment is premature birth, costing up to $105,916 in a subsidised ward (Ward C). In a Private ward, costs can reach $20,068. Based on MOH Bill Size Benchmarks, January–December 2023.

Hospital costs range from $0 for minor procedures to $105,916 for complex surgeries in a subsidised ward. The median across all 114 conditions is roughly $5,550. Ward class matters enormously: Private wards can be 3–10x more than Ward C.