How much is a lung transplant?

A 2011 report on the cost of organ and tissue transplants in the United States by the actuarial and consulting firm Milliman found the total cost of a single lung transplant to be $561,200, which includes $10,300 for a month's worth of care leading up to the transplant; $73,100 for the procurement of the organ; ... read more

A transplant surgery typically takes 4-8 hours for a single lung transplant and 6-12 hours for a double transplant. It is done with the use of a heart-lung machine, which circulates blood while a patient's heart is stopped. Patients are put under general anesthesia for the surgery. read more

A lung transplant can take away breathlessness and make possible an active lifestyle that can last for years. For many people, a lung transplant is nothing less than lifesaving. After recovering from lung transplant surgery, more than 80% of people say they have no limitations on their physical activity. read more

The transplant Patient Financial Advocate and the transplant coordinator are always available to answer your questions and address your concerns, but you will also need to contact your insurance company to clarify your coverage. read more