Corpectomy With Reconstruction: Removing Diseased Vertebral Segments

Corpectomy removes an entire vertebral body due to tumour, fracture, or infection, followed by reconstruction.

MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 18,000 – 26,000
• Anaesthetist fee: Not benchmarked

Coverage is generally robust:
• Major spine reconstruction
• Hospitalisation and ICU care

Ensure approval includes vertebral cages and structural grafts.

Removing diseased bone saves lives. Insurance must support complex reconstruction.

"When an expatriate is hospitalized, our role is to explain, simplify and ensure rapid care to avoid any unnecessary stress."