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How much does serious accident injuries cost in Singapore?

$512 - $5,551
Ward C (subsidised) · 6.1 day average stay

Serious Accident Injuries costs $512 - $5,551 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) $512 $5,551 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $509 $5,981 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $1,538 $23,316 Non-subsidised
Private $2,861 $9,689 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 1.7x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

5 procedures for serious accident injuries, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Multiple trauma (with complications)
$2,255 – $5,551 19.3 days avg
Major chest trauma
$579 – $3,150 4.9 days avg
Multiple trauma (without complications)
$1,432 – $3,068 6.7 days avg
Major injuries (with complications)
$863 – $2,765 6.4 days avg
Major injuries (without complications)
$512 – $1,441 2 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 6.1 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 6x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, serious accident injuries costs $512 - $5,551 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 $512 – $5,551 while a Private ward costs $2,861 – $9,689 — roughly 1.7x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for serious accident injuries is 6.1 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for serious accident injuries 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 accident injuries treatment includes 5 different procedures: Multiple trauma (with complications), Multiple trauma (without complications), Major injuries (with complications), Major injuries (without complications), and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.