How much does a colonoscopy cost in Singapore?
By Dr Wong Nan-Yaw, MBBS (NUS), FRCS (Edinburgh). Published . 4 min read.
A surgeon's fee of approximately $1,800 before GST, or approximately $1,962 with 9% GST, is about the upper end of the Ministry of Health benchmark for a routine colonoscopy (MOH code SF702C). Removing polyps under 1 cm is approximately $2,400 before GST. The final fee depends on the case, and Dr Wong Nan-Yaw's clinic explains your own estimate, including anaesthetist and facility charges, before the procedure.
What does the MOH benchmark for colonoscopy include?
The MOH benchmarks are reference figures for a routine, typical case, split into the surgeon's fee, the anaesthetist's fee and the hospital's fee. The figures below are approximately the upper end of each benchmark. They are a guide to what is reasonable, not a cap and not a quote, and a more complex case can cost more.
| Part of the bill | Before GST | With 9% GST |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon's fee (SF702C) | approximately $1,800 | approximately $1,962 |
| Anaesthetist's fee | approximately $800 | approximately $872 |
| Hospital fees | approximately $1,300 | approximately $1,417 |
| Surgeon's fee with polyp removal under 1 cm (SF704C) | approximately $2,400 | approximately $2,616 |
MOH benchmark figures for a colonoscopy, before GST (approximate)
- Surgeon's fee (SF702C)approximately $1,800
- Anaesthetist's feeapproximately $800
- Hospital feesapproximately $1,300
- Surgeon's fee with polyp removal under 1 cm (SF704C)approximately $2,400
Source: Ministry of Health, Bills and Fee Benchmarks, read 2 November 2026. The figures do not simply add up to a total bill.
What makes a colonoscopy cost more or less?
Complexity moves the fee. Polyp removal, extra biopsies and altered anatomy from earlier surgery raise it, and so do the setting you choose and any extra tests. MOH notes that the higher end of the surgeon's benchmark is linked to more complex cases.
- Polyp removal or several biopsies during the test
- Altered anatomy from earlier bowel surgery
- Day surgery centre or hospital, and the ward class
- Sedation and the anaesthetist's fee
- Laboratory tests on tissue that is removed
Can I use MediSave or insurance for a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is an approved procedure for MediSave, within the withdrawal limit for the procedure. Dr Wong is an Alliance Medinet panel doctor, and he can request pre-authorisation from insurers including Prudential and AIA before treatment, so you know the insurer's decision in advance. Pre-authorisation is not a guarantee of payment.
The full process is set out on the fees, MediSave and insurance page.
Sources
Medically reviewed by Dr Wong Nan-Yaw
MBBS (NUS), FRCS (Edinburgh). 33 years in medicine (since 1993), 23 years as an accredited specialist (since 2003) and 18 years in private practice at Mount Elizabeth (since 2008). Last reviewed 6 November 2026.
How this article is prepared
Statements are checked against the sources listed above. This article is general education and does not replace a consultation. It is reviewed and updated when guidance changes. In an emergency, call 995.