In general, the cost of dialysis for one year is about $10,000 to $30,000 out-of-pocket after reimbursement by Medicare. However, due to the different levels of hospitals in each region, as well as the different methods of dialysis, there will be differences in price. Dialysis usually includes peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, and the costs of the two are also different.
For hemodialysis patients, it usually requires two to three times a week to maintain a stable internal environment. Usually, patients usually use ordinary dialysis, together with clinical medication, the annual cost is about 100,000 RMB, and after reimbursement by medical insurance, the out-of-pocket payment is about 10,000 to 30,000 RMB, but the reimbursement policy varies according to different regions.
For peritoneal dialysis patients, the general annual cost after reimbursement may be about 10 to 20 thousand yuan, with slight differences in reimbursement policies depending on the region and the level of the hospital, and the cost may vary.
In addition, some patients need to use hemoperfusion and hemofiltration for targeted hemodialysis in the course of dialysis, but it will increase the cost of dialysis, and if other comorbidities occur during the patient’s treatment, the cost will also increase accordingly.
Therefore, if dialysis is needed, patients are advised to go to their local hospitals for detailed counseling. Under the guidance and advice of the doctor, choose the appropriate dialysis method for treatment.