Patient Resources
Insurance & Treatment Costs
We believe you should be able to plan for treatment with a clear idea of the cost.
The ranges below are indicative and anchored to the Ministry of Health (MOH) fee benchmarks, so you know roughly what to expect before you decide. Your exact fee is confirmed after a consultation, once Dr Tan Yih Kai has assessed your condition.
MediSave-claimable when medically indicated
On 18 insurance panels
Itemised estimate before you book
Led by Dr Tan Yih Kai, Senior Consultant Vascular &
Endovascular Surgeon and certified Wound Specialist (ABWM).
How our pricing works
What makes up your bill
The figures on this page are the surgeon’s professional fee — the MOH benchmark range for a routine, typical case. A few other components make up the final bill, so it helps to see them upfront.
tables below.
systems where used.
Because these vary with the complexity of your case and where the procedure is done, we give you an itemised
estimate at your consultation, so there are no surprises.
Indicative Costs
Common treatments & their fee ranges
Each range is the MOH surgeon-fee benchmark for the procedure (before GST), listed with its Table of Surgical Procedures (TOSP) code. These are a reference for typical cases, not a fixed quote.
Varicose & Vein Treatments
Endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy, perforator ligation and open vein surgery
| Treatment | TOSP Code | Surgeon-Fee Range (Before GST) | MediSave / Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endovenous laser / RFA ablation — one leg | SD713V | S$4,900 – 7,300 | Claimable* |
| Endovenous laser / RFA ablation — both legs | SD714V | S$6,700 – 10,100 | Claimable* |
| Image-guided sclerotherapy (medical) | SD717V | S$1,900 – 4,300 | Claimable* |
| Multiple ligations, with / without local stripping — one leg | SD808V | S$2,600 – 4,300 | Claimable* |
| Bilateral stripping / excision / multiple ligations — both legs | SD804V | S$5,300 – 8,000 | Claimable* |
| High ligation & complete stripping (GSV / SSV) | SD702V | S$5,300 – 8,000 | Claimable* |
| Sub-fascial ligation of multiple perforators | SD816V | S$3,900 – 6,200 | Claimable* |
| Sub-fascial ligation of a single deep perforator | SD703V | S$1,500 – 2,500 | Claimable* |
| Cosmetic spider-vein sclerotherapy | — | Quoted at consult | Cosmetic — not claimable |
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), VenaSeal and ClariVein are billed under the endovenous ablation code, in a similar range to laser treatment. Perforator ligation is used where duplex ultrasound shows incompetent perforating veins contributing to reflux, and may be done alongside ablation or stripping.
Arterial & Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Angioplasty to restore blood flow in the legs
| Treatment | TOSP Code | Surgeon-Fee Range (Before GST) | MediSave / Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg-artery angioplasty (PTA) — straightforward | SD721A | S$2,200 – 4,500 | Claimable* |
| Complex / below-knee angioplasty | SD720A | S$6,700 – 11,200 | Claimable* |
Wound Care & Diabetic Foot
Debridement and management of chronic or non-healing wounds.
| Treatment | TOSP Code | Surgeon-Fee Range (Before GST) | MediSave / Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wound debridement — skin / subcutaneous tissue | SA853S | S$250 – 1,300 | Claimable* |
| Deeper debridement — including muscle / tendon / bone | SA811S | S$1,600 – 3,600 | Claimable* |
| Lower-limb wound / infection — major desloughing | SA713S | S$1,100 – 2,800 | Claimable* |
Advanced dressings, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and clinic wound reviews are quoted separately
at consultation.
Dialysis Access & Assessment
Creating and maintaining haemodialysis access
| Treatment | TOSP Code | Surgeon-Fee Range (Before GST) | MediSave / Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arteriovenous fistula creation (using your own vein) | SD821A | S$1,900 – 3,900 | Claimable* |
| Arteriovenous graft — synthetic graft for access | SD709A | S$7,300 – 11,200 | Claimable* |
| Fistula angioplasty, with / without stenting | SD707A | S$2,200 – 5,000 | Claimable* |
| Consultation & duplex ultrasound assessment | — | Quoted at consult | May be claimable* |
A fistula made from your own vein is generally preferred where your anatomy allows it. A synthetic graft is used when suitable veins are not available. Fistula angioplasty is a maintenance procedure to reopen a narrowed access so dialysis can continue.
* Claimable via MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans when the procedure is medically indicated and carries a valid TOSP code. Purely cosmetic treatments (for example, cosmetic spider-vein removal) are not claimable. The MediSave withdrawal limit is set by MOH for each procedure.
Paying for your treatment
MediSave, MediShield Life & insurance
MediSave
Most of our vein, arterial, wound and dialysis-access procedures are MediSave-claimable when medically indicated. MediSave can offset a meaningful part of the bill, up to the withdrawal limit MOH sets for that procedure.
MediShield Life & Integrated Shield Plans
If you hold a MediShield Life or Integrated Shield Plan, medically indicated day-surgery and inpatient procedures may be claimable. Coverage and out-of-pocket amounts depend on your specific plan and riders.
International & Corporate Insurance
We also work with international and corporate insurers including Bupa, Cigna, Allianz and AON. Coverage terms, pre-authorisation requirements and direct-billing arrangements vary by policy, so please check with your insurer or speak to our clinic before your visit.
Cosmetic Treatments
Treatments carried out purely for appearance, such as cosmetic spider-vein removal, are generally not claimable under MediSave or insurance. We will always tell you upfront which category your treatment falls under.
We are happy to help with the paperwork for insurance and financing, and to prepare a Letter of Guarantee where
your insurer requires one. Please check your exact coverage and any co-payment with your insurer.
Our insurance panel
Insurers & networks we work with
Dr Tan Yih Kai is a panel doctor for the major Integrated Shield Plan insurers in Singapore, including AIA, Great Eastern and Singlife (with Aviva), along with Prudential and HSBC Life, as well as managed-care networks such as MHC, IHP and Parkway Shenton, and international insurers including Bupa and Cigna. Being on these panels can make cashless or pre-authorised vascular and vein treatment simpler for eligible patients. The full list of insurers and networks we work with is below.
| AIA | Great Eastern | Singlife with Aviva |
| Prudential | HSBC Life | Raffles Health Insurance |
| Bupa | Cigna | Allianz |
| AON | Tokio Marine | China Taiping |
| Parkway Shenton | IHP | MHC |
| Alliance Healthcare | Adept Health | iXchange |
Panel arrangements can change from time to time. Please confirm current coverage and panel status with your insurer or with our clinic before your visit.
Common Questions
Costs & coverage, answered
Get a clear estimate for your treatment
Book a consultation and we will assess your condition, recommend the right treatment, and give you an itemised estimate with your MediSave and insurance coverage, before you decide anything.