Pericardial Window Creation

A pericardial window drains excess fluid around the heart to prevent cardiac tamponade.

MOH Fee Benchmarks indicate:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 5,800 – 8,600
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 1,800 – 2,700

Most plans cover:
• Cardio-thoracic emergency procedures
• Hospitalisation and monitoring

Code as haemodynamic compromise or tamponade risk.

Timely drainage can be life-saving. Insurance responsiveness is critical.

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