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Wire-Localised Breast Excision (Multiple Lesions): Surgery Guided by Imaging
Some breast lesions are not palpable and require wire localisation before excision. When multiple lesions are involved, surgical complexity rises sharply.
What It Costs
For wire-guided excision of multiple breast lesions, MOH benchmarks list:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 4,100 – 6,300
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 1,100 – 1,400
Total costs can exceed SGD 7,000, excluding imaging and pathology.
What’s Typically Covered
This is usually treated as:
• Medically necessary surgery
• Eligible under hospital or day-surgery benefits
• Subject to deductible and co-insurance
Insurance Tip
Confirm whether pre-operative localisation imaging is reimbursed separately or bundled into surgery costs.
Conclusion
Image-guided excision bridges diagnosis and treatment. Insurance should bridge the cost gap too.
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