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Imaging-Guided Breast Biopsy (Multiple Lesions): When Diagnosis Multiplies Costs
When more than one lesion requires biopsy, procedure time, imaging complexity, and interpretation effort all increase so do fees.
What It Costs
For multiple imaging-guided breast biopsies, MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 1,000 – 2,500
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 750 – 1,000
Fees trend higher when lesions are small, deep, or difficult to access.
What’s Typically Covered
Insurance may reimburse if:
• The procedure is clearly diagnostic
• Performed by a registered specialist
• Outpatient limits are sufficient
Multiple lesions can quickly exhaust annual outpatient caps.
Insurance Tip
If multiple biopsies are planned, request a pre-authorisation to avoid partial reimbursement.
Conclusion
Each additional lesion adds cost and insurance pressure. Planning ahead reduces financial uncertainty.
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