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How much does wrist or arm fracture cost in Singapore?

$837 - $10,259
Ward C (subsidised) · 3.5 day average stay

Wrist or Arm Fracture costs $837 - $10,259 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) $837 $10,259 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $881 $7,303 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $2,244 $15,016 Non-subsidised
Private $2,263 $43,719 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 4.3x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

9 procedures for wrist or arm fracture, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Humerus fracture fixation
$3,597 – $10,259 3.2 days avg
Distal radius fracture ORIF
$3,346 – $5,544 1.4 days avg
Radius/ulna fracture ORIF
$2,155 – $4,934 1.3 days avg
Distal radius fracture ORIF (simple pinning)
$2,731 – $4,811
Forearm / wrist injury (medical)
$904 – $2,502 6.9 days avg
Upper limb manipulation & reduction
$837 – $1,903

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 3.5 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 3x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, wrist or arm fracture costs $837 - $10,259 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 $837 – $10,259 while a Private ward costs $2,263 – $43,719 — roughly 4.3x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for wrist or arm fracture is 3.5 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for wrist or arm 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.

wrist or arm fracture treatment includes 9 different procedures: Forearm / wrist injury (medical), Distal radius fracture ORIF, Radius/ulna fracture ORIF, Humerus fracture fixation, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.