Kidney Transplantation (Spousal/ unrelated) Including immunosuppressant therapy Cost in India (2026)
For kidney transplantation (spousal/ unrelated) including immunosuppressant therapy, under the CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025 (semi-private ward). Tier I city at an NABH hospital: ₹4,25,000.
≈ $4,476 in Tier IOfficial CGHS name: Kidney Transplantation (Spousal/ unrelated) Including immunosuppressant therapy.
The same kidney transplantation costs 32% less at a non-NABH hospital in a Tier III city than at an NABH hospital in a Tier I city.
of the other 167 rates in Nephrology and Urology. The cheapest is Uroflow Study (Uroflowmetry) at ₹1,000.
What the Tier I NABH rate is worth in US dollars at today's reference rate. A useful anchor if you are comparing treatment abroad.
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Kidney Transplantation: CGHS rate in every city tier
| City tier | NABH hospital | Non-NABH hospital | NABH in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | ₹4,25,000 | ₹3,61,250 | $4,476 |
| Tier II | ₹3,82,500 | ₹3,25,125 | $4,029 |
| Tier III | ₹3,40,000 | ₹2,89,000 | $3,581 |
CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025. USD at ECB rate of 23 October 2026.
Where kidney transplantation sits among Nephrology and Urology rates
Position 167 of 168 by Tier I NABH rate. One of the pricier items in this specialty.
Other Nephrology and Urology rates near this price
| Procedure | Tier I NABH | Tier III non-NABH |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney Transplant Graft Nephrectomy | ₹82,000 | ₹55,760 |
| Donor Nephrectomy (Laparoscopic) | ₹1,10,000 | ₹74,800 |
| Kidney Transplantation (Cadaver) | ₹3,50,000 | ₹2,38,000 |
| Kidney Transplantation (related) | ₹3,74,000 | ₹2,54,320 |
| ABO incompatible Transplantation | ₹6,00,000 | ₹4,08,000 |
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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.
- 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