* Refers to hospitalisation costs like laboratory tests, consumables and medication, etc. These costs will be subjected to the per diem limit of $300 per day similar to the MediSave withdrawal limit for all-day surgery procedures.
^ $1,250 refers to colonoscopy with removal of a single polyp, or multiple polyps less than 1cm, while $1,550 refers to colonoscopy with removal of multiple polyps more than 1cm.
Do check with your doctor for your eligibility and to understand the necessary risks and benefits of colonoscopies or whether a fecal immunochemical (FIT) test, which is cheaper and more cost-effective, is a suitable alternative for you.
Information accurate as at 9 September 2019
