How much does hand injury cost in Singapore?

$479 - $3,800
Ward C (subsidised) · 1 day average stay

Hand Injury costs $479 - $3,800 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) $479 $3,800 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $1,901 $3,882 6 beds, after subsidies
Private $1,627 $25,760 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 6.8x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

17 procedures for hand injury, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Hand fracture ORIF
$1,506 – $3,800 1 days avg
Microsurgical repair (single digit)
$1,875 – $3,732 1 days avg
Hand complex injury repair (1-2 tendons/fractures)
$1,812 – $3,074
Crush injury debridement
$479 – $2,353 1.3 days avg
Crush injury debridement (complex)
$1,144 – $2,174

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 1 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 8x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, hand injury costs $479 - $3,800 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 $479 – $3,800 while a Private ward costs $1,627 – $25,760 — roughly 6.8x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for hand injury is 1 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for hand injury 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.

hand injury treatment includes 17 different procedures: Hand fracture ORIF, De Quervain's release, Microsurgical repair (single digit), Crush injury debridement, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.