Surgical Drainage of Hand Infection (Deep Space)

Deep hand infections require urgent surgical drainage to prevent tendon damage, stiffness, or systemic spread.

What It Costs

MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 2,700 – 4,800
• Anaesthetist fee: Not available

What’s Typically Covered

Coverage is generally strong for:
• Emergency infection management
• Hospitalisation and antibiotics

Insurance Tip

Ensure the case is coded as deep hand infection, not superficial abscess.

Conclusion

Early drainage preserves hand function. Insurance delays increase risk.

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