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How much does serious skin condition cost in Singapore?

$272 - $7,552
Ward C (subsidised) · 2.7 day average stay

Serious Skin Condition costs $272 - $7,552 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) $272 $7,552 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $237 $6,593 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,026 $9,581 Non-subsidised
Private $320 $39,979 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 5.3x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

27 procedures for serious skin condition, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Major skin disorders
$347 – $7,552 4.1 days avg
Breast lump biopsy/excision
$1,913 – $6,458 1.1 days avg
Skin ulcers (catastrophic)
$1,765 – $4,818 15.3 days avg
Skin flap / graft
$1,062 – $4,027 1 days avg
Skin lesion excision/biopsy (up to 15mm)
$1,536 – $3,489 2.4 days avg
Skin debridement
$825 – $3,191 3.1 days avg
Wound repair (deep laceration)
$861 – $2,834 2.5 days avg
Cellulitis (with complications)
$1,014 – $2,730 7.2 days avg
Skin ulcers (non-catastrophic)
$941 – $2,678 6.6 days avg
Skin trauma
$583 – $2,540 4.5 days avg
Scar revision
$1,528 – $2,492 1 days avg
Skin/subcutaneous tumour excision
$963 – $2,332 1.1 days avg
Non-malignant breast disorders
$396 – $1,976 1.3 days avg
Foreign body removal (subcutaneous)
$751 – $1,701 1 days avg
Minor skin disorders
$272 – $1,674 2.4 days avg
Abscess drainage (skin)
$665 – $1,593 2.2 days avg
Cellulitis (without complications)
$585 – $1,284 2.7 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 2.7 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, serious skin condition costs $272 - $7,552 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 $272 – $7,552 while a Private ward costs $320 – $39,979 — roughly 5.3x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for serious skin condition is 2.7 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for serious skin condition 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.

serious skin condition treatment includes 27 different procedures: Skin ulcers (catastrophic), Skin ulcers (non-catastrophic), Cellulitis (with complications), Cellulitis (without complications), and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.