Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) for Broken Bones — what it costs in Penang
Primary Open Reduction of Long Bone with Fixation
How much does a open reduction and internal fixation (orif) for broken bones cost in Penang?
The typical private hospital bill in Penang is RM20,000, with most bills falling between RM15,800 – RM25,000. This is a state-level figure from Malaysian insurer claims data, not a quote from any particular hospital.
Penang
RM20,000
typical bill
RM15,800 – RM25,000
Kuala Lumpur
RM24,100
typical bill
RM19,300 – RM32,300
A open reduction and internal fixation (orif) for broken bones typically bills about 17% less in Penang than in Kuala Lumpur. Penang ranks 3 of 14 states with credible data for this procedure, where 1 is the cheapest. Setting: inpatient (overnight stay or longer).
Typical bill by state
Cheapest first. States with too few claims to be credible are not shown.
| State | Typical bill | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Sarawak | RM15,300 | RM12,500 – RM19,600 |
| Perlis | RM19,500 | RM17,800 – RM21,600 |
| Pulau Pinang← Penang | RM20,000 | RM15,800 – RM25,000 |
| Kelantan | RM20,300 | RM17,300 – RM25,200 |
| Kedah | RM21,400 | RM17,300 – RM27,400 |
| Terengganu | RM21,700 | RM19,600 – RM26,600 |
| Perak | RM21,800 | RM17,700 – RM27,000 |
| Melaka | RM23,500 | RM18,700 – RM30,300 |
| Selangor | RM23,600 | RM18,800 – RM30,400 |
| Kuala Lumpur | RM24,100 | RM19,300 – RM32,300 |
| Pahang | RM24,500 | RM19,300 – RM30,500 |
| Negeri Sembilan | RM25,100 | RM20,200 – RM30,600 |
| Sabah | RM25,800 | RM20,200 – RM36,600 |
| Johor | RM27,200 | RM21,800 – RM34,300 |
What this figure is, and is not
- It is a typical bill for insured patients — not a quote, and not a price list.
- It is state-level. It does not tell you what any individual hospital charges, and we make no comparison between named hospitals.
- Your bill depends on your consultant, your case, your room class and your length of stay.
- Where you are treated is a clinical decision. Price is one input among several, and rarely the first.
Common questions
Is it cheaper than Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. The typical bill in Kuala Lumpur is RM24,100, so Penang is about 17% lower. Penang ranks 3 of 14 Malaysian states with credible data for this procedure, where 1 is cheapest.
Will my bill be this amount?
Not necessarily. These are typical bills for insured patients across a whole state. Your bill depends on your consultant, the complexity of your case, your room class and how long you stay. Ask the hospital for a written estimate for your own case.
Source
LIAM, Malaysian Takaful Association and PIAM — Price Ranges for Common Private Healthcare Services in Malaysia, January 2026, page 85. Built from the MHIT database of actual insurer claims under the national RESET framework.
Read the source document · checked on 2026-07-28