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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsy (VATS)
VATS lung biopsy obtains lung tissue through minimally invasive surgery to diagnose interstitial lung disease, infection, or malignancy.
What It Costs
MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 6,500 – 9,800
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 1,800 – 2,800
What’s Typically Covered
Most plans cover:
• Diagnostic thoracic surgery
• Inpatient or short-stay hospitalisation
Insurance Tip
Document failed non-invasive diagnostics to justify surgical biopsy.
Conclusion
Accurate tissue diagnosis guides treatment. Insurance should enable definitive testing.
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