In Singapore, a colonoscopy costs from about S$440 to S$940 as a subsidised day case at a public hospital, and about S$2,800 to S$5,000 at a private hospital, based on MOH bill data. Whether you are subsidised, public or private, whether polyps are removed, and the sedation used drive the bill. MediSave can offset part of it.
Figures below come from the Ministry of Health's published bill data (transacted bills from 1 January to 31 December 2023, including GST) and fee benchmarks, plus clinics' own price pages, all checked on 3 October 2026.
How much does a colonoscopy cost in Singapore?
A typical subsidised day-surgery bill for a diagnostic colonoscopy is S$644, and a typical private hospital day-surgery bill is S$3,241, according to MOH. Removing polyps raises both: S$874 subsidised and S$4,374 private for polyps under 1cm.
| Procedure and setting | Typical bill (median) | Typical range (25th to 75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic colonoscopy (SF702C), public day surgery, subsidised | S$644 | S$440 to S$937 |
| Diagnostic colonoscopy (SF702C), public day surgery, unsubsidised | S$1,740 | S$1,645 to S$2,276 |
| Diagnostic colonoscopy (SF702C), private hospital day surgery | S$3,241 | S$2,792 to S$3,827 |
| Screening colonoscopy (SF703C), public day surgery, subsidised | S$710 | S$591 to S$1,011 |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal under 1cm (SF704C), public day surgery, subsidised | S$874 | S$629 to S$1,299 |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal under 1cm (SF704C), public day surgery, unsubsidised | S$2,674 | S$2,350 to S$3,332 |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal under 1cm (SF704C), private hospital day surgery | S$4,374 | S$3,863 to S$4,986 |
What are MOH's fee benchmarks for a private colonoscopy?
MOH's recommended private surgeon fee for a diagnostic or screening colonoscopy is S$1,308 to S$1,962 including GST, with S$599.50 to S$872 for an anaesthetist. With polyp removal under 1cm, the surgeon benchmark rises to S$1,853 to S$2,616.
MOH says the benchmarks are a reference for reasonable fees in routine cases, not a cap, and that doctors who charge above them should tell the patient and insurer beforehand. The benchmark covers the doctor only. Your bill also includes the hospital or day surgery facility fee and any sedation or anaesthetist fee.
Is a colonoscopy cheaper at a public hospital?
Yes, if you are a subsidised patient. MOH data shows a typical subsidised bill of S$644 against S$3,241 at a private hospital for the same diagnostic procedure. Unsubsidised patients at public hospitals paid a typical S$1,740.
Ask the public hospital how subsidised appointments, referrals and choice of doctor work. In private care you pick your specialist, and PS Tan Digestive & Liver Centre notes most insurers give full or partial cover for colonoscopy when medically necessary, subject to your plan, rider and panel rules.
How much MediSave can I use for a colonoscopy?
MediSave covers colonoscopy up to the surgical limit for its TOSP table, plus up to S$830 a day for day-surgery charges, according to MOH. For a diagnostic colonoscopy (table 2C) that is S$1,120 plus S$830; with polyp removal (table 3A) it is S$1,390 plus S$830.
MOH's surgical limits are S$1,120 for table 2C and S$1,390 for table 3A. Dr Thng Yongxian's cost page lists SF702C and SF703C as table 2C and SF704C as table 3A. Ask your clinic to confirm the code before the procedure, and check your Integrated Shield Plan for the rest.
Which clinics offer colonoscopy, and what do they charge?
The private specialists below perform colonoscopy in Singapore. They are listed A to Z, not ranked. Public hospitals also offer colonoscopy; see the MOH bill table above for their typical charges.
Listed alphabetically. We do not rank medical or legal providers.
At a glance
| Business | Offers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Surgery | Surgeon's fee of S$1,200 to S$1,800 for diagnostic colonoscopy, with polyp-removal tiers listed | S$1,200 |
| Dr Sulaiman Yusof | Colonoscopy at S$1,362.50 including GST, covering standard sedation and daycare recovery | S$1,362.50 |
| Dr Thng Yongxian | Screening or diagnostic colonoscopy surgeon's fees of S$1,308 to S$1,962 including GST | On enquiry |
| PS Tan Digestive & Liver Centre | Colonoscopy doctor's fee of about S$1,500, on AIA, Great Eastern, Income and Prudential panels | S$1,500 |
ACE Surgery
General and colorectal surgery
Offers: Surgeon's fee of S$1,200 to S$1,800 for diagnostic colonoscopy, with polyp-removal tiers listed
ACE Surgery has clinics at Mount Elizabeth (Orchard) and Gleneagles Medical Centre; the surgeon named is Dr Reyaz Singaporewalla. It publishes surgeon's fees of S$1,200 to S$1,800 for diagnostic colonoscopy and S$1,700 to S$2,400 with polyps under 1cm, surgeon's fee only. GST is not stated.
- Services
- Colonoscopy, gastroscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), endocrine and general surgery
- Credentials
- Dr Reyaz Singaporewalla
- Address
- Mount Elizabeth (Orchard) #15-14; Gleneagles Medical Centre #05-02
- Price
- S$1,200 to S$2,900 Surgeon's fee only: colonoscopy S$1,200 to S$1,800; with polyp under 1cm S$1,700 to S$2,400; over 1cm S$1,900 to S$2,900. GST not stated. Source
Dr Sulaiman Yusof
General and colorectal surgery
Offers: Colonoscopy at S$1,362.50 including GST, covering standard sedation and daycare recovery
Dr Sulaiman Bin Yusof, FRCSEd (General Surgery), practises at several private hospitals including Gleneagles and Mount Elizabeth Novena. He publishes S$1,362.50 including GST for a colonoscopy with standard sedation and daycare recovery, plus S$87.20 consultation, S$545 for polyp removal and S$381.50 for a biopsy.
- Services
- Colonoscopy, endoscopy, general surgery
- Credentials
- Dr Sulaiman Bin Yusof, FRCSEd (General Surgery)
- Address
- Practises at Gleneagles Medical Centre, Mount Elizabeth Novena, Parkway East Hospital, Mount Alvernia Hospital and Farrer Park Medical Centre
- Price
- S$1,362.50 to S$2,289 Colonoscopy S$1,362.50 incl. 9% GST (procedure, standard sedation, daycare recovery); consultation S$87.20; polyp removal +S$545; biopsy +S$381.50 Source
Visit website: Dr Sulaiman YusofFull profile: Dr Sulaiman Yusof
Dr Thng Yongxian
General and colorectal surgery
Offers: Screening or diagnostic colonoscopy surgeon's fees of S$1,308 to S$1,962 including GST
Dr Thng Yongxian, MBBS (NUS), M.Med (Surgery), MRCS (Ireland), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS, operates at hospitals including Mount Elizabeth and Parkway East. His cost page lists surgeon's fees in line with MOH benchmarks: S$1,308 to S$1,962 including GST for diagnostic or screening colonoscopy.
- Services
- Colonoscopy, gallbladder surgery, general surgery
- Credentials
- MBBS (NUS), M.Med (Surgery), MRCS (Ireland), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Singapore)
- Address
- Operates at Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Orchard), Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Parkway East Hospital and others
Visit website: Dr Thng YongxianCall +65 9838 5827Full profile: Dr Thng Yongxian
PS Tan Digestive & Liver Centre
Gastroenterology and endoscopy ยท Orchard
Offers: Colonoscopy doctor's fee of about S$1,500, on AIA, Great Eastern, Income and Prudential panels
PS Tan Digestive & Liver Centre is at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, #16-02. Dr Tan Poh Seng, MBBS (Hons) (Melbourne), MRCP (UK), M.Med (Int Med), FRCP (Edin), FAMS, is a senior consultant gastroenterologist. The centre says the doctor's fee for a straightforward colonoscopy is about S$1,500, in line with MOH benchmarks, with hospital and sedation fees charged separately. It is a main panel doctor for AIA, Great Eastern, Income and Prudential Integrated Shield Plans.
- Services
- Gastroscopy, colonoscopy, acid reflux, H. pylori testing and treatment, stomach cancer, liver diseases
- Credentials
- Dr Tan Poh Seng, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology & Hepatology; MBBS (Hons) Melbourne, MRCP (UK), M.Med (Int Med), FRCP (Edin), FAMS
- Address
- 3 Mount Elizabeth Road, #16-02, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510
- Price
- From S$1,500 Doctor's fee for a straightforward colonoscopy about S$1,500 (in line with MOH benchmarks); hospital facility and sedation fees extra. Main panel for AIA, Great Eastern, Income and Prudential Integrated Shield Plans; extended panel for AXA. Source
Visit website: PS Tan Digestive & Liver CentreCall +65 6235 8233Full profile: PS Tan Digestive & Liver Centre
What should I ask before booking a colonoscopy?
Ask for a written estimate that splits the doctor's fee, facility fee and sedation, and that shows what happens to the bill if a polyp is removed or a biopsy is taken. Confirm the TOSP code, the MediSave amount and whether your insurer needs pre-authorisation.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a colonoscopy at a private hospital?
MOH data shows a typical private day-surgery bill of S$3,241 for a diagnostic colonoscopy and S$4,374 with polyps under 1cm removed, including GST.
How much is a subsidised colonoscopy?
A typical subsidised public day-surgery bill is S$644 for a diagnostic colonoscopy and S$710 for a screening colonoscopy, before MediSave and insurance.
Can I use MediSave for a colonoscopy?
Yes. MOH allows MediSave up to the TOSP table limit (S$1,120 for table 2C, S$1,390 for table 3A) plus up to S$830 a day for day-surgery charges.
Why does polyp removal cost more?
It is a different procedure code with more work involved. MOH's surgeon benchmark rises from S$1,308 to S$1,962 to S$1,853 to S$2,616 including GST for polyps under 1cm.
Does insurance cover a colonoscopy?
Many Integrated Shield Plans cover colonoscopy done as day surgery or inpatient, subject to plan terms and panel rules. Check with your insurer before booking.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Speak to a registered doctor.
Figures checked on 3 October 2026 from MOH and each provider's website. If a price here is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
