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Therapeutic Mastectomy (Unilateral): Cancer Control with Surgical Precision
Therapeutic mastectomy is performed to remove breast cancer when breast-conserving surgery is not appropriate. Variants include skin-sparing or nipple-sparing techniques, depending on tumour location and staging.
What It Costs
MOH-aligned private fees typically include:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 6,000 – 10,500
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 1,800 – 3,000
Reconstruction (immediate or delayed) is billed separately.
What’s Typically Covered
Most comprehensive plans cover:
• Cancer-related mastectomy
• Hospitalisation and anaesthesia
• Pathology and oncologic care
Insurance Tip
Clarify whether skin- or nipple-sparing techniques affect reimbursement coding.
Conclusion
Definitive cancer surgery should never be delayed by uncertainty over coverage.
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