Costs & Facilitations
Costs of kidney transplantation vary considerably in a wide range. Health facilities in the US are believed to cost kidney transplantation much more than in other countries, therefore many US citizens travel abroad to get quality treatment for lower prices. In 2020, the average cost of kidney transplants in US hospitals was estimated to be 442,000 US dollars. India is well-known for its high-quality medical services with affordable prices as the costs of kidney transplantation may start from 15,000 US dollars. Not only hospitals in India but also in Turkey, Germany, and Egypt provide kidney transplantation with superior quality for lower prices.
Unfortunately, the costs of kidney transplants are expensive and unaffordable for many patients. Usually, patients with health insurance are financially supported to get transplantation. Health insurance companies have different policies and insurance plans. Most standard health insurance plans cover partially the expenses of a kidney transplant. Medicare coverage is around 80% of the costs of the pre-operative evaluation, transplant procedure, follow-up treatment, and immune-suppressive medications. Private insurance companies cover variable percent of the total fees.
