Infectious Disease
How Much Does HIV / AIDS Treatment Cost?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 cells. Without treatment, it can lead to AIDS. Modern antiretroviral therapy (ART) can suppress the virus to undetectable levels, allowing people with HIV to live long, healthy lives with near-normal life expectancy.
Mild
$15K — $25K
Moderate
$25K — $40K
Severe
$50K — $150K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$821 — $1,369
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
11 procedures$821 — $1,369
$16 — $26
Medicare: $11
$20 — $33
Medicare: $13
T cells count, total
CPT 86359
$57 — $94
Medicare: $38
T cell count and ratio, including ratio
CPT 86360
$70 — $117
Medicare: $47
$21 — $34
Medicare: $14
$36 — $60
Medicare: $24
$128 — $213
Medicare: $85
$53 — $88
Medicare: $35
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
$209 — $349
Medicare: $139
Chrnc care mgmt staff 1st 20
CPT 99490
$66 — $109
Medicare: $44
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does HIV / AIDS treatment cost?
Treatment for HIV / AIDS typically costs $25K — $40K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover HIV / AIDS treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for HIV / AIDS. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.