Infectious Disease
How Much Does Hepatitis B & C Treatment Cost?
Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that attack the liver. Hepatitis B can become chronic but is preventable with a vaccine. Hepatitis C was once considered incurable but can now be cured in over 95% of cases with direct-acting antiviral medications.
Mild
$1.0K — $5.0K
Moderate
$20K — $50K
Severe
$50K — $200K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$696 — $1,160
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
6 procedures$696 — $1,160
$12 — $20
Medicare: $8
$16 — $27
Medicare: $11
$21 — $36
Medicare: $14
Detection Test by Nucleic Acid for Hepatitis B Virus, Quantification
Detection test by nucleic acid for Hepatitis B virus, quantification
CPT 87517
$64 — $107
Medicare: $43
Infectious Agent Drug Susceptibility Analysis
Infectious agent drug susceptibility analysis
CPT 87900
$196 — $326
Medicare: $130
Analysis Test by Nucleic Acid for Hepatitis C Virus
Analysis test by nucleic acid for Hepatitis C virus
CPT 87902
$386 — $644
Medicare: $257
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Costs
Before your appointment, ask these questions to avoid surprise bills
- "What is the total estimated cost for my Hepatitis B & C treatment, including all follow-up visits?"
- "Are there less expensive treatment alternatives that would be equally effective?"
- "Can any of these procedures be done in an outpatient or office setting instead of a hospital?"
- "Will all the providers involved in my care (anesthesiologist, radiologist, etc.) be in-network?"
- "Do you offer payment plans or financial assistance for patients?"
- "What will my insurance cover, and what is my estimated out-of-pocket responsibility?"
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hepatitis B & C treatment cost?
Treatment for Hepatitis B & C typically costs $20K — $50K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Hepatitis B & C treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Hepatitis B & C. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.