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Hemoglobin A1C vs Liver Transplant

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Hemoglobin A1C: $30 total · Medicare pays $24 · Patient pays $6

Liver Transplant: $175,000 total · Medicare pays $140,000 · Patient pays $35,000

Cost Comparison

MetricHemoglobin A1CLiver Transplant
Total Average Cost$30$175,000
Medicare Pays$24$140,000
Patient Pays$6$35,000
Categorylabhospital

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Hemoglobin A1C and Liver Transplant?
Liver Transplant costs $175,000 on average, while Hemoglobin A1C costs $30 — a difference of $174,970.
How much does Medicare pay for Hemoglobin A1C vs Liver Transplant?
Medicare typically pays $24 for Hemoglobin A1C (patient owes $6). For Liver Transplant, Medicare pays $140,000 (patient owes $35,000).
What is Hemoglobin A1C?
Blood test measuring average blood sugar over 2-3 months.
What is Liver Transplant?
Surgical replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy donor liver.