Colorectal
5 Common Reasons People Give to Not Do A Colonoscopy
Find out what are the common reasons that stop people from getting a Colonoscopy- a test to diagnose colon cancer as well as potentially prevent
7 February 2012
Colonoscopy is a procedure that examines the lining of the colon and rectum, therefore is able to diagnose diseases of the colon and rectum.
The colon, or large intestine, is the last portion of the digestive tract. It starts at the caecum and ends at the rectum. The colon is about 1.5 metres long.
Checking the colon and rectum has become very important as colorectal cancer is the number 1 cancer in Singapore as well as in many developed countries. The colonoscopy is the most effective test for colon cancer.
Some of the common symptoms or problems that will cause the doctor to recommend a colonoscopy includes:
Based on the Ministry of Health (Singapore) historical transacted billsizes and fee benchmark, for a standard colonoscopy with no added procedures like polyp removal:
However, other factors that can affect the final bill includes your insurance plan and coverage for Co-payments and Deductibles as well as Medisave withdrawals.
This procedure is a Medisave claimable procedure if there is medical justification. The Medisave withdrawal limit for a standard colonoscopy performed as a Day Surgery procedure is S$1950.
The estimated cost for a standard diagnostic colonoscopy is divided into 2 components
For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, Medisave may be used to pay part of or all of the bill (conditions apply). As for patients wishing to claim from their health insurance policies, it is best to enquire with your insurance agents first.
We have a detailed write-up on the cost of endoscopy in Singapore on our website.
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Find out what are the common reasons that stop people from getting a Colonoscopy- a test to diagnose colon cancer as well as potentially prevent
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