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How much does shoulder injury cost in Singapore?

$3,314 - $13,414
Ward C (subsidised) · 1.4 day average stay

Shoulder Injury costs $3,314 - $13,414 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) $3,314 $13,414 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $2,784 $12,751 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $10,964 $17,978 Non-subsidised
Private $22,687 $55,434 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 4.1x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

6 procedures for shoulder injury, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Shoulder replacement
$7,645 – $13,414 3 days avg
Rotator cuff repair
$5,514 – $9,861 1.2 days avg
Shoulder fracture ORIF
$5,177 – $9,085
Bankart repair (dislocation)
$4,257 – $8,560 1.1 days avg
Clavicle fracture fixation
$3,314 – $5,698 2.4 days avg

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 1.4 days
  • Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 2x in Ward C
  • 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this

Frequently asked questions

Based on MOH data, shoulder injury costs $3,314 - $13,414 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 $3,314 – $13,414 while a Private ward costs $22,687 – $55,434 — roughly 4.1x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for shoulder injury is 1.4 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for shoulder 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.

shoulder injury treatment includes 6 different procedures: Shoulder decompression, Rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair (dislocation), Shoulder fracture ORIF, and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.