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How much does foot surgery cost in Singapore?

$3,565 - $7,842
Ward C (subsidised) · 2.3 day average stay

Foot Surgery costs $3,565 - $7,842 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) $3,565 $7,842 8-9 beds, after subsidies
Ward B2 (subsidised) $2,638 $7,819 6 beds, after subsidies
Ward B1 $16,537 $18,801 Non-subsidised
Private $12,622 $36,898 Single room

A Private ward costs roughly 4.7x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.

Procedure breakdown

5 procedures for foot surgery, sorted by cost. Ward C subsidised rates.

Multiple foot osteotomies
$3,565 – $7,842 1.5 days avg
Foot fracture (complex/multiple)
$4,067 – $6,694 6.3 days avg
Bunion correction (hallux valgus)
$2,638 – $5,815 1.5 days avg
Achilles tendon repair
$2,816 – $5,630

Key facts

  • Average hospital stay: 2.3 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, foot surgery costs $3,565 - $7,842 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 $3,565 – $7,842 while a Private ward costs $12,622 – $36,898 — roughly 4.7x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.

The average hospital stay for foot surgery is 2.3 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.

MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for foot surgery 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.

foot surgery treatment includes 5 different procedures: Bunion correction (hallux valgus), Achilles tendon repair, Foot fracture (simple), Foot fracture (complex/multiple), and more. Costs vary significantly by procedure.