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Connecting an artery and vein in the arm for dialysis. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Connecting an artery and vein in the arm for dialysis.
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Questions
How much does dialysis access cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for dialysis access is $2,225 at surgery center; $3,827 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is dialysis access cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($2,225) rather than hospital outpatient ($3,827), about $1,602 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.