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Colonoscopy with Polypectomy: When Screening Turns Therapeutic
If polyps are found during colonoscopy, they are usually removed immediately. This turns a screening test into a therapeutic procedure with higher costs.
What It Costs
For colonoscopy with polypectomy, MOH-aligned private fees often include:
• Specialist fee: SGD 1,800 – 3,500
• Anaesthetist: SGD 700 – 1,200
Multiple polyps or complex removal increase costs further.
What’s Typically Covered
Most comprehensive plans cover:
• Therapeutic colonoscopy
• Polyp removal and pathology
• Sedation and recovery
Outpatient sub-limits still apply.
Insurance Tip
Confirm whether polypectomy is bundled into colonoscopy coverage or billed separately.
Conclusion
Finding polyps is good news medically. But only good financially if your insurance keeps up.
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