Hysteroscopy — what it costs in Penang
Hysteroscopy with/without D&C, Biopsy (including Polypectomy)
How much does a hysteroscopy cost in Penang?
The typical private hospital bill in Penang is RM10,800, with most bills falling between RM8,100 – RM13,100. This is a state-level figure from Malaysian insurer claims data, not a quote from any particular hospital.
Penang
RM10,800
typical bill
RM8,100 – RM13,100
Kuala Lumpur
RM11,500
typical bill
RM9,100 – RM15,500
A hysteroscopy typically bills about 6% less in Penang than in Kuala Lumpur. Penang ranks 8 of 12 states with credible data for this procedure, where 1 is the cheapest. Setting: inpatient (overnight stay or longer).
Typical bill by state
Cheapest first. States with too few claims to be credible are not shown.
| State | Typical bill | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Sarawak | RM6,100 | RM4,700 – RM8,600 |
| Melaka | RM8,800 | RM7,300 – RM11,200 |
| Sabah | RM9,200 | RM8,200 – RM20,900 |
| Kelantan | RM9,300 | RM8,100 – RM11,200 |
| Kedah | RM9,600 | RM8,300 – RM12,900 |
| Perak | RM9,900 | RM8,300 – RM12,400 |
| Johor | RM10,000 | RM8,200 – RM13,700 |
| Pulau Pinang← Penang | RM10,800 | RM8,100 – RM13,100 |
| Selangor | RM11,000 | RM8,900 – RM14,900 |
| Pahang | RM11,100 | RM9,000 – RM12,500 |
| Kuala Lumpur | RM11,500 | RM9,100 – RM15,500 |
| Negeri Sembilan | RM13,700 | RM11,500 – RM16,300 |
What this figure is, and is not
- It is a typical bill for insured patients — not a quote, and not a price list.
- It is state-level. It does not tell you what any individual hospital charges, and we make no comparison between named hospitals.
- Your bill depends on your consultant, your case, your room class and your length of stay.
- Where you are treated is a clinical decision. Price is one input among several, and rarely the first.
Common questions
Is it cheaper than Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. The typical bill in Kuala Lumpur is RM11,500, so Penang is about 6% lower. Penang ranks 8 of 12 Malaysian states with credible data for this procedure, where 1 is cheapest.
Will my bill be this amount?
Not necessarily. These are typical bills for insured patients across a whole state. Your bill depends on your consultant, the complexity of your case, your room class and how long you stay. Ask the hospital for a written estimate for your own case.
Source
LIAM, Malaysian Takaful Association and PIAM — Price Ranges for Common Private Healthcare Services in Malaysia, January 2026, page 77. Built from the MHIT database of actual insurer claims under the national RESET framework.
Read the source document · checked on 2026-07-28