Kidney Transplant Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical procedure to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy donor kidney.
$130,000
National Avg Cost
$104,000
Medicare Pays
$26,000
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Kidney Transplant Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $162,135 | $129,708 | $32,427 |
| 2 | Michigan | $162,041 | $129,633 | $32,408 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $161,213 | $128,970 | $32,243 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $159,890 | $127,912 | $31,978 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $158,101 | $126,481 | $31,620 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $156,367 | $125,093 | $31,273 |
| 7 | Mississippi | $153,283 | $122,626 | $30,657 |
| 8 | Kansas | $152,696 | $122,157 | $30,539 |
| 9 | Colorado | $150,402 | $120,322 | $30,080 |
| 10 | Washington | $148,949 | $119,159 | $29,790 |
| 11 | Texas | $148,676 | $118,941 | $29,735 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $148,460 | $118,768 | $29,692 |
| 13 | Maine | $145,836 | $116,669 | $29,167 |
| 14 | Georgia | $145,826 | $116,661 | $29,165 |
| 15 | Ohio | $145,326 | $116,261 | $29,065 |
| 16 | California | $143,424 | $114,739 | $28,685 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $142,568 | $114,054 | $28,514 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $141,854 | $113,483 | $28,371 |
| 19 | Alaska | $140,732 | $112,585 | $28,146 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $139,096 | $111,277 | $27,819 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $139,006 | $111,205 | $27,801 |
| 22 | Iowa | $133,788 | $107,031 | $26,758 |
| 23 | New York | $132,435 | $105,948 | $26,487 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $131,993 | $105,594 | $26,399 |
| 25 | Utah | $129,096 | $103,277 | $25,819 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $127,689 | $102,152 | $25,538 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $127,240 | $101,792 | $25,448 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $125,853 | $100,682 | $25,171 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $122,733 | $98,186 | $24,547 |
| 30 | Vermont | $121,950 | $97,560 | $24,390 |
| 31 | Idaho | $120,938 | $96,750 | $24,188 |
| 32 | Nevada | $118,284 | $94,627 | $23,657 |
| 33 | Connecticut | $117,929 | $94,343 | $23,586 |
| 34 | Virginia | $117,194 | $93,755 | $23,439 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $117,089 | $93,671 | $23,418 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $116,999 | $93,600 | $23,400 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $113,220 | $90,576 | $22,644 |
| 38 | Delaware | $112,325 | $89,860 | $22,465 |
| 39 | Maryland | $111,865 | $89,492 | $22,373 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $110,415 | $88,332 | $22,083 |
| 41 | Missouri | $110,023 | $88,019 | $22,005 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $109,900 | $87,920 | $21,980 |
| 43 | Arizona | $108,264 | $86,611 | $21,653 |
| 44 | Indiana | $104,686 | $83,749 | $20,937 |
| 45 | Montana | $101,280 | $81,024 | $20,256 |
| 46 | Florida | $100,374 | $80,299 | $20,075 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $100,118 | $80,094 | $20,024 |
| 48 | Alabama | $98,233 | $78,586 | $19,647 |
| 49 | Illinois | $98,213 | $78,570 | $19,643 |
| 50 | New Jersey | $97,718 | $78,175 | $19,544 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Kidney Transplant cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Kidney Transplant is $130,000. Medicare typically pays $104,000, leaving a patient responsibility of $26,000.
Does Medicare cover Kidney Transplant?
Yes, Medicare covers Kidney Transplant. The average Medicare payment is $104,000 out of a total cost of $130,000.
What category is Kidney Transplant?
Kidney Transplant is classified as a hospital procedure.