In this article, we explore the cost of varicose veins treatment in Singapore.
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Cost Of Varicose Veins Diagnosis
The estimated cost of a doppler (duplex) ultrasound is Singapore is about S$250. For venogram, the estimated cost in Singapore is about S$1,000.
What Factors May Affect The Cost Of Varicose Vein Treatment
Surgeon Fees
These are priced in accordance with MOH Fee Benchmarks recommendations (excluding facility, equipment, and other fees).
Severity Of Condition
The extent of the patient’s varicose veins can affect treatment costs significantly, since more serious cases may require treatments that are more complex.
Consumables And Facilities
Treatment costs would also include the cost of consumables and facility fees (e.g. hospital fees). The type of facility or choice of hospital would influence the cost.
Insurance and MediSave Coverage
Varicose vein treatment costs may be claimable under insurance, depends on the policy owned by the patient. Patients should contact their financial advisor to understand the specifics of the coverage and the amount claimable. MediSave may be used to cover varicose vein treatment costs. The claimable amount would depend on the type of procedure and current MOH guidelines.
Estimated Varicose Veins Treatment Cost In Singapore
Here are some estimated costs for varicose veins treatment in Singapore:
- Sclerotherapy (TOSP Code: SD717V): Between S$1,900 and S$4,300.
- Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) (TOSP Code: SD713V): Between S$4,900 – S$7,300 per leg.
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) (not explicitly included as part of MOH’s TOSP codes): The cost is expected to be similar to EVLA, with surgeon fees ranging from around S$4,900 to S$7,300 per leg.
- Surgery – multiple ligations with/without local stripping/excision (TOSP Code: SD808V): Between S$2,600 – S$4,300.
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