Open Fracture Debridement with External Fixation (Upper or Lower Limb)

Open fractures require urgent debridement and stabilisation using external fixation to prevent infection and preserve limb function.

What It Costs

MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 5,500 – 8,200
• Anaesthetist fee: Not available

What’s Typically Covered

Coverage is generally strong for:
• Emergency trauma surgery
• Limb-saving procedures

Insurance Tip

Code clearly as open fracture with contamination to support higher acuity billing.

Conclusion

Rapid stabilisation saves limbs. Insurance responsiveness is critical.

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