How much does trip over a pmd cost in Singapore?
If you trip over a pmd, the closest matching hospital treatments would cost $2,898 - $4,970 in a subsidised ward in Singapore. In a private ward, the same treatments would cost $23,309 – $30,411. These estimates are based on real MOH Bill Size Benchmark data for January–December 2023, mapped to the most relevant procedures.
- Subsidised cost (Ward C)
- $2,898 - $4,970
- Private ward cost
- $23,309 – $30,411
- Average hospital stay
- 3.7 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) | $2,898 | $4,970 | 8-9 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B2 (subsidised) | $2,482 | $4,101 | 6 beds, after subsidies |
| Ward B1 | $8,332 | $11,044 | Non-subsidised |
| Private | $23,309 | $30,411 | Single room |
A Private ward costs roughly 6.1x more than a subsidised Ward C for this condition.
Key facts
- Average hospital stay: 3.7 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
- Tripping over a PMD in Singapore: ankle surgery costs $2,000-$8,000+ (Ward C). The PMD owner is nowhere to be found. Your ankle is in a cast. Welcome to Singapore.
Frequently asked questions
Based on MOH data, trip over a pmd costs $2,898 - $4,970 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 $2,898 – $4,970 while a Private ward costs $23,309 – $30,411 — roughly 6.1x more. Ward C is subsidised with 8-9 beds per room. Private is a single room without subsidies.
The average hospital stay for trip over a pmd is 3.7 days. Actual length varies based on severity, complications, and recovery.
MediShield Life covers hospitalisation for trip over a pmd 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.