How Much Does Dialysis Session Cost?
A dialysis session filters waste products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys can no longer perform this function adequately. Hemodialysis sessions typically last three to four hours and are performed three times per week at a dialysis center or at home.
Without Insurance
$500
With Insurance
$100
Medicare
$80
National Average
$227
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $365 | $73 | $58 |
| Arkansas | $375 | $75 | $60 |
| West Virginia | $375 | $75 | $60 |
| Alabama | $390 | $78 | $62 |
| Oklahoma | $390 | $78 | $62 |
| Kentucky | $425 | $85 | $68 |
| Louisiana | $430 | $86 | $69 |
| Iowa | $440 | $88 | $70 |
| New Mexico | $440 | $88 | $70 |
| South Carolina | $440 | $88 | $70 |
| South Dakota | $440 | $88 | $70 |
| Kansas | $445 | $89 | $71 |
| North Dakota | $445 | $89 | $71 |
| Idaho | $450 | $90 | $72 |
| Nebraska | $450 | $90 | $72 |
| Tennessee | $450 | $90 | $72 |
| Indiana | $465 | $93 | $74 |
| Missouri | $465 | $93 | $74 |
| Utah | $465 | $93 | $74 |
| Wyoming | $465 | $93 | $74 |
| Georgia | $470 | $94 | $75 |
| North Carolina | $470 | $94 | $75 |
| Michigan | $475 | $95 | $76 |
| Montana | $475 | $95 | $76 |
| Arizona | $490 | $98 | $78 |
| Ohio | $490 | $98 | $78 |
| Wisconsin | $490 | $98 | $78 |
| Maine | $495 | $99 | $79 |
| Texas | $495 | $99 | $79 |
| Florida | $505 | $101 | $81 |
| Minnesota | $505 | $101 | $81 |
| Illinois | $515 | $103 | $82 |
| Pennsylvania | $515 | $103 | $82 |
| Delaware | $520 | $104 | $83 |
| Nevada | $520 | $104 | $83 |
| Vermont | $520 | $104 | $83 |
| Virginia | $520 | $104 | $83 |
| Colorado | $530 | $106 | $85 |
| New Hampshire | $530 | $106 | $85 |
| Oregon | $530 | $106 | $85 |
| Maryland | $550 | $110 | $88 |
| Rhode Island | $555 | $111 | $89 |
| Washington | $555 | $111 | $89 |
| Connecticut | $600 | $120 | $96 |
| New Jersey | $600 | $120 | $96 |
| California | $655 | $131 | $105 |
| Massachusetts | $665 | $133 | $106 |
| Alaska | $675 | $135 | $108 |
| New York | $675 | $135 | $108 |
| Hawaii | $690 | $138 | $110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dialysis session cost without insurance?
The average cost of dialysis session without insurance in the United States is $500. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover dialysis session?
Most health insurance plans cover dialysis session when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $100.
Does Medicare cover dialysis session?
Medicare Part B typically covers dialysis session when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $80.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.