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Hepatitis C Screening vs Liver Transplant

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Hepatitis C Screening: $30 total · Medicare pays $30 · Patient pays $0

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

Cost Comparison

MetricHepatitis C ScreeningLiver Transplant
Total Average Cost$30$175,000
Medicare Pays$30$140,000
Patient Pays$0$35,000
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FAQ

What is the cost difference between Hepatitis C Screening and Liver Transplant?
Liver Transplant costs $175,000 on average, while Hepatitis C Screening costs $30 — a difference of $174,970.
How much does Medicare pay for Hepatitis C Screening vs Liver Transplant?
Medicare typically pays $30 for Hepatitis C Screening (patient owes $0). For Liver Transplant, Medicare pays $140,000 (patient owes $35,000).
What is Hepatitis C Screening?
One-time blood test to screen for hepatitis C.
What is Liver Transplant?
Surgical replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy donor liver.