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How much does ankle or leg fracture cost in Singapore?

$485 - $8,166
Ward C (subsidised) · 4.8 day average stay

Ankle or Leg Fracture costs $485 - $8,166 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)) at a Singapore public hospital. This is the 25th to 75th percentile range from MOH Bill Size Benchmark data for January–December 2023. Costs are after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance.

Source: MOH Bill Size Benchmarks, Jan–Dec 2023 · moh.gov.sg

Cost by ward class

All Singapore public hospitals offer four ward classes. Subsidised wards (C and B2) are significantly cheaper.

Ward Low High Note
Ward C (subsidised) $485 $8,166 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $710 $9,319 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,686 $14,680 Non-subsidised
Private $4,619 $41,943 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 5.1x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

6 procedures for ankle or leg fracture, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Tibia fracture plating
$4,272 – $8,166 6.9 days avg
Tibial plateau fracture ORIF
$4,133 – $7,356
Tibia fracture nailing
$3,899 – $6,824
Ankle fracture ORIF (bimalleolar)
$3,543 – $6,158 4 days avg
Ankle fracture ORIF (single malleolus)
$2,898 – $4,970 3.7 days avg
Lower limb injury (medical)
$485 – $3,461 5 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 4.8 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 4x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, ankle or leg fracture costs $485 - $8,166 in a subsidised ward (Ward C (subsidised)). This is the 25th to 75th percentile range, after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance payouts.

Ward C costs $485 – $8,166 while a Private ward costs $4,619 – $41,943 — roughly 5.1x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for ankle or leg fracture is 4.8 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for ankle or leg fracture in subsidised wards (B2 and C) at public hospitals. Coverage depends on your claim limits and deductible. An Integrated Shield Plan provides higher coverage for B1 and Private wards.

ankle or leg fracture treatment includes 6 different procedures: Lower limb injury (medical), Ankle fracture ORIF (single malleolus), Ankle fracture ORIF (bimalleolar), Tibia fracture plating, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.