How much does infection after surgery cost in Singapore?
Infection After Surgery costs $440 - $3,154 in a subsidised Ward C bed at a Singapore public hospital. In a private ward, the same treatment costs $9,659 – $26,514 — roughly 8.4x more. 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.
- Subsidised cost (Ward C)
- $440 - $3,154
- Private ward cost
- $9,659 – $26,514
- Average hospital stay
- 4.9 days
- Data source
- MOH Bill Size Benchmarks, Jan–Dec 2023
- Last updated
- 2026-03-30
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) | $440 | $3,154 | 8-9 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B2 (subsidised) | $867 | $4,185 | 6 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B1 | $1,300 | $5,887 | Non-subsidised |
| Private | $9,659 | $26,514 | Single room |
A Private ward costs roughly 8.4x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.
Key facts
- Average hospital stay: 4.9 days
- Average Medisave balance ($31,000) covers this 10x in Ward C
- 68% of Singaporeans have an Integrated Shield Plan that covers most of this
Frequently asked questions
Based on MOH data, infection after surgery costs $440 - $3,154 in a subsidised Ward C bed. This is the 25th to 75th percentile range, after government subsidies but before MediShield Life or private insurance payouts.
Ward C costs $440 – $3,154 while a Private ward costs $9,659 – $26,514 — roughly 8.4x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.
The average hospital stay for infection after surgery is 4.9 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.
MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for infection after 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.