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Haemorrhoid Surgery Cost in Singapore: Full Bill Breakdown
Dr. Sulaiman Bin Yusof
MbChB (Sheffield)
M.Med (Surg)
FRCSEd (Gen Surg)
蘇萊曼·尤索夫博士
The total cost of piles surgery in Singapore is not a single number. It is a sum of several distinct components billed by different parties. Understanding this structure prevents surprises when the final bill arrives.
At a private hospital, the total bill for a haemorrhoidectomy typically comprises the surgeon’s professional fee, anaesthetist’s fee, operating theatre charges, facility and ward charges, medications, histology, and surgical consumables. Most patients are treated as day surgery cases, meaning you are admitted and discharged on the same day.
How the Bill Is Structured
Each component of the haemorrhoid surgery bill is billed by a different party.
Surgeon’s Professional Fee
The specialist fee for performing the operation. MOH publishes fee benchmarks to guide reasonable private specialist charges. Your surgeon is required to provide a written fee estimate before the procedure.
Anaesthetist’s Fee
For sedation or general anaesthesia during the procedure. Billed independently by the anaesthetist.
Operating Theatre & Facility Charges
Billed by the hospital. Covers the operating theatre, day surgery room, nursing care, and recovery bay. Day surgery significantly reduces this component compared to an overnight stay.
Medications & Histology
Medications prescribed during and after the procedure, plus laboratory analysis of removed tissue (which is standard practice).
Surgical Consumables
Single-use devices required to perform the operation. The type depends on the surgical technique chosen — circular stapler for stapled haemorrhoidopexy, laser fibre for laser haemorrhoidoplasty, or energy sealing devices (e.g. LigaSure) for conventional haemorrhoidectomy.
Cost by Procedure Type
All procedures are performed under anaesthesia as day surgery and are MediSave-claimable. Cost figures are drawn from MOH recommended fees and transacted bill data, reflecting private hospital day surgery.
Laser Haemorrhoidoplasty (TOSP SF836A)
Laser haemorrhoidoplasty is billed under the same MOH table code as conventional haemorrhoidectomy (TOSP SF836A).
Before MediSave and MediShield Life payouts. Actual out-of-pocket costs may be lower depending on Integrated Shield Plan coverage.
Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy (TOSP SF837A)
Uses a circular stapling device to reposition prolapsed haemorrhoid tissue. Cost figures reflect TOSP SF837A.
Before MediSave and MediShield Life payouts. Actual out-of-pocket costs may be lower depending on Integrated Shield Plan coverage.
Conventional Haemorrhoidectomy (TOSP SF836A)
The most definitive option with the lowest long-term recurrence rates. LigaSure vessel-sealing technology reduces intraoperative bleeding and post-operative discomfort.
Before MediSave and MediShield Life payouts. Actual out-of-pocket costs may be lower depending on Integrated Shield Plan coverage.
Surgical Consumables: Why They Vary
Surgical consumables are single-use devices required to perform the operation. Their cost is passed on to the patient as part of the hospital bill. Common consumables include:
- Circular stapler — used in stapled haemorrhoidopexy
- Laser fibre — used in laser haemorrhoidoplasty
- Energy sealing devices (e.g. LigaSure) — used in conventional haemorrhoidectomy
Important: Not all techniques are suitable for all patients. The choice of surgical approach is a clinical decision based on the grade and configuration of your haemorrhoids — not solely on cost.
MediSave and Insurance: How to Reduce Your Costs
Haemorrhoidectomy is a medically necessary surgical procedure. Several financial schemes can help offset the cost.
MediSave
You can use your MediSave account to pay for a portion of the surgical and hospitalisation fees. The applicable withdrawal limits are set by MOH and linked to the specific procedure code. Your surgical team will advise on the exact limits during pre-operative financial counselling.
MediShield Life
MediShield Life provides a baseline level of coverage for haemorrhoidectomy. At a private hospital, this coverage is limited on its own.
For conventional haemorrhoidectomy: MediShield Life claim $405, MediSave claim $1,950.
Integrated Shield Plans
If you hold an Integrated Shield Plan with a private hospital rider, a significant portion of your total bill may be covered — including surgeon fees, hospital charges, and consumables — subject to your plan’s deductible and co-insurance terms.
Before your procedure, contact your insurer to confirm pre-authorisation requirements, deductible amount, co-insurance percentage, and whether your surgeon is on the insurer’s panel.
Letter of Undertaking (LOU)
Before your procedure, your surgical team will prepare a formal Letter of Undertaking. This document provides an itemised estimate of all expected fees. Use this document to verify your coverage with your insurer before the operation date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical total bill for haemorrhoid surgery in Singapore?
For a day surgery haemorrhoidectomy at a private hospital, the typical total bill ranges from approximately $8,160 to $10,633 for conventional haemorrhoidectomy and $9,297 to $10,602 for stapled haemorrhoidopexy. This includes all components: surgeon and anaesthetist fees, operating theatre charges, facility fees, medications, histology, and surgical consumables.
Can I use MediSave for haemorrhoid surgery?
Yes. Haemorrhoidectomy is a medically necessary procedure and MediSave can be used to offset surgical and hospitalisation fees, subject to MOH withdrawal limits.
Is haemorrhoidectomy covered by MediShield Life?
MediShield Life provides basic coverage for haemorrhoidectomy. At a private hospital, this coverage alone is limited. An Integrated Shield Plan with a private hospital rider substantially improves your coverage.
Does my Integrated Shield Plan cover haemorrhoid surgery?
Most Integrated Shield Plans cover haemorrhoidectomy as a medically necessary procedure. Coverage depends on your specific plan tier, deductible, co-insurance terms, and whether pre-authorisation is required.
What is a Letter of Undertaking and why does it matter?
A Letter of Undertaking is a formal pre-procedure cost estimate prepared by your surgical team. It itemises all anticipated fees. Submit this to your insurer before the procedure to confirm coverage and avoid unexpected gaps in your claim.
How do I get a cost estimate?
Contact our clinic at +65 8491 1525 or via WhatsApp. We will provide a full written breakdown before you commit to anything.
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Dr. Sulaiman Bin Yusof
MbChB (Sheffield)
M.Med (Surgery)
FRCSEd (General Surgery)
蘇萊曼·尤索夫博士
Dr. Sulaiman Bin Yusof is a Senior Consultant colorectal and general surgeon in Singapore with over 15 years of specialist experience across public and private practice. Trained in the United Kingdom and awarded a Ministry of Health Fellowship to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, he has built his practice around complex colorectal surgery, with robotic-assisted technique as his primary surgical platform for colectomy and anterior resection.
Patients consult Dr. Sulaiman for his depth of experience in colorectal cancer and perianal conditions, as well as for consultations that are thorough, unhurried, and focused on giving patients a clear understanding of their options.
Credentials & Fellowship Training
Dr. Sulaiman holds an MBChB from the University of Sheffield, a Master of Medicine in Surgery (M.Med), and a Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh in General Surgery (FRCSEd). He completed a Ministry of Health Fellowship at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, one of the world’s foremost oncology institutions, serves as a Visiting Consultant at Changi General Hospital and has contributed eight peer-reviewed publications to medical literature.
Former Director of Endoscopy, Changi General Hospital
Dr. Sulaiman served as Director of Endoscopy at Changi General Hospital, overseeing one of Singapore’s busiest endoscopy units, and brings that public-sector depth of experience to his private practice. In this role, he led a high-volume diagnostic endoscopy service encompassing colonoscopy and gastroscopy across a broad and diverse patient population.
Academic Appointments & Teaching Awards
Dr. Sulaiman holds concurrent Adjunct Associate Professor appointments at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, and Duke-NUS Medical School. He has been recognised on the Dean’s Honour Roll for Teaching and received the Singapore Health Quality Service Star Award 2023, reflecting his contribution to both surgical education and clinical care.
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