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Simple Skin Flap for Soft Tissue Defect of Fingers or Hand: Preserving Dexterity


Soft-tissue defects of the hand or fingers often require flap coverage to protect tendons, nerves, and joints while maintaining mobility.
What It Costs
For simple skin flap repair, MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 3,400 – 5,300
• Anaesthetist: Not applicable
What’s Typically Covered
Coverage is usually favourable:
• Trauma or post-excision defects
• Reconstructive (non-cosmetic) intent
Insurance Tip
Specify exposed tendon, nerve, or bone to support reconstructive classification.
Conclusion
In the hand, reconstruction protects function not aesthetics.
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