Cancer/Oncology
How Much Does Leukemia Treatment Cost?
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow. It leads to overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. There are several types, some progressing quickly (acute) and others more slowly (chronic). Treatment often includes chemotherapy and may require stem cell transplant.
Mild
$10K — $30K
Moderate
$50K — $150K
Severe
$200K — $600K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$1,299 — $2,164
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
11 procedures$1,299 — $2,164
Transfusion bld/bld compnt
CPT 36430
$47 — $78
Medicare: $31
Dx bone marrow biopsies
CPT 38221
$87 — $144
Medicare: $58
Transplt allo hct/donor
CPT 38240
$303 — $504
Medicare: $202
Transplt autol hct/donor
CPT 38241
$223 — $372
Medicare: $149
Molecular pathology procedure level 2
CPT 81401
$206 — $343
Medicare: $137
$12 — $19
Medicare: $8
Blood smear interpretation
CPT 85060
$29 — $48
Medicare: $19
Flowcytometry/ tc 1 marker
CPT 88184
$122 — $203
Medicare: $81
Tissue exam by pathologist
CPT 88305
$105 — $175
Medicare: $70
Chemotherapy IV infusion, first hour
CPT 96413
$66 — $111
Medicare: $44
Chemo iv infus each addl seq
CPT 96417
$100 — $166
Medicare: $66
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Leukemia treatment cost?
Treatment for Leukemia typically costs $50K — $150K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Leukemia treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Leukemia. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.