Heart Valve Replacement Cost: India vs United Kingdom (2026)
86% lower in India
The reference price for heart valve replacement is $1,896 in India and $13,823 in the United Kingdom, a difference of about $11,927. The India figure excludes the implant, which CGHS bills separately, so the real gap is smaller.
Side-by-side prices
| Country | Price type | Published range (local) | Reference (local) | Reference in USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | CGHS Tier I NABH package (excludes implant) | ₹1,22,400 – ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,80,000 | $1,896 |
| United Kingdom | NHS national unit price (fewest other health problems) | £10,340 – £13,470 | £10,340 | $13,823 |
The India reference excludes the implant, which CGHS bills separately.
Heart Valve Replacement price detail: India
| City tier | NABH hospital | Non-NABH hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I | ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,53,000 |
| Tier II | ₹1,62,000 | ₹1,37,700 |
| Tier III | ₹1,44,000 | ₹1,22,400 |
Heart Valve Replacement price detail: United Kingdom
| HRG code | Patient complexity | NHS price | In USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED25C | CC score 0-5 | £10,340 | $13,823 |
| ED25B | CC score 6-10 | £12,023 | $16,073 |
| ED25A | CC score 11+ | £13,470 | $18,007 |
What each price includes
- India: CGHS package rate (Tier I city, NABH hospital, semi-private ward), covering the procedure and a fixed hospital stay. Implants are billed separately.
- United Kingdom: NHS national unit price (fewest other health problems). The whole hospital stay for the operation: surgery, theatre, the implant or device, nursing, medicines and a normal length of stay. Very long stays get an extra daily payment. NHS patients do not pay this price: NHS hospital treatment is free at the point of use for people who live in the UK.
About heart valve replacement
Heart valve replacement surgery replaces a damaged aortic, mitral, tricuspid or pulmonary valve with a mechanical or biological valve. Open valve replacement is a major operation with an intensive care stay. The type of replacement valve (mechanical or biological) affects both the cost and the long-term medicines needed afterwards.
Before travelling for treatment, also budget for flights, accommodation, recovery time and follow-up care, and check the hospital's accreditation and whether your insurance covers treatment abroad.
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Sources
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CGHS Rate List (revised rates, CGHS O.M. F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024 dated 03.10.2025, effective 13.10.2025). cghs.mohfw.gov.in/AHIMSG5/hissso/cghsRateListLogin. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- NHS England. 2026/27 NHS Payment Scheme, Annex A: prices workbook (updated August 2026). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/2026-27-nhs-payment-scheme/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error
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