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Free Flap Reconstruction: Microsurgery at the Highest Level
Free flap surgery transfers tissue with its own blood supply using microsurgical techniques. It is reserved for extensive defects where no local options exist.
What It Costs
For free flap reconstruction, MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 15,000 – 25,000
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 3,000 – 5,000
ICU monitoring and specialist teams add to total costs.
What’s Typically Covered
Most comprehensive plans cover:
• Medically necessary microsurgery
• ICU, hospitalisation, and anaesthesia
Insurance Tip
Check whether microsurgical monitoring and ICU days are capped.
Conclusion
Free flaps save limbs and lives. Insurance must be equally robust.
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