Liver Transplant Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy donor liver.
$175,000
National Avg Cost
$140,000
Medicare Pays
$35,000
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Liver Transplant Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $218,521 | $174,817 | $43,704 |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $212,737 | $170,190 | $42,547 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $211,982 | $169,586 | $42,396 |
| 4 | Missouri | $211,293 | $169,034 | $42,259 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $208,513 | $166,810 | $41,703 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $206,192 | $164,954 | $41,238 |
| 7 | Utah | $206,117 | $164,893 | $41,223 |
| 8 | Alaska | $205,419 | $164,335 | $41,084 |
| 9 | Vermont | $204,897 | $163,917 | $40,979 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $203,677 | $162,941 | $40,735 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $201,492 | $161,193 | $40,298 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $199,831 | $159,865 | $39,966 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $199,383 | $159,506 | $39,877 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $192,034 | $153,627 | $38,407 |
| 15 | Iowa | $191,947 | $153,558 | $38,389 |
| 16 | Oregon | $191,340 | $153,072 | $38,268 |
| 17 | Ohio | $188,726 | $150,981 | $37,745 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $186,993 | $149,594 | $37,399 |
| 19 | New York | $186,277 | $149,022 | $37,255 |
| 20 | Texas | $182,473 | $145,979 | $36,495 |
| 21 | Kansas | $182,328 | $145,862 | $36,466 |
| 22 | Florida | $181,500 | $145,200 | $36,300 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $180,336 | $144,269 | $36,067 |
| 24 | Maine | $179,905 | $143,924 | $35,981 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $178,759 | $143,007 | $35,752 |
| 26 | Idaho | $178,545 | $142,836 | $35,709 |
| 27 | Nevada | $174,141 | $139,313 | $34,828 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $172,516 | $138,013 | $34,503 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $170,556 | $136,445 | $34,111 |
| 30 | Maryland | $165,769 | $132,615 | $33,154 |
| 31 | Indiana | $161,039 | $128,831 | $32,208 |
| 32 | Montana | $159,407 | $127,525 | $31,881 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $158,902 | $127,122 | $31,780 |
| 34 | Arizona | $158,514 | $126,811 | $31,703 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $158,382 | $126,705 | $31,676 |
| 36 | Virginia | $155,917 | $124,734 | $31,183 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $154,393 | $123,515 | $30,879 |
| 38 | Alabama | $151,109 | $120,887 | $30,222 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $150,804 | $120,643 | $30,161 |
| 40 | Colorado | $150,286 | $120,229 | $30,057 |
| 41 | Georgia | $150,125 | $120,100 | $30,025 |
| 42 | Washington | $145,003 | $116,002 | $29,001 |
| 43 | Illinois | $143,064 | $114,451 | $28,613 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $139,782 | $111,826 | $27,956 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $138,077 | $110,461 | $27,615 |
| 46 | California | $135,205 | $108,164 | $27,041 |
| 47 | Michigan | $134,299 | $107,439 | $26,860 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $132,829 | $106,264 | $26,566 |
| 49 | Massachusetts | $131,736 | $105,389 | $26,347 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $131,604 | $105,284 | $26,321 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Liver Transplant cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Liver Transplant is $175,000. Medicare typically pays $140,000, leaving a patient responsibility of $35,000.
Does Medicare cover Liver Transplant?
Yes, Medicare covers Liver Transplant. The average Medicare payment is $140,000 out of a total cost of $175,000.
What category is Liver Transplant?
Liver Transplant is classified as a hospital procedure.