noun, Nutrition. 1. a type of single-bond animal or vegetable fat, as that found in butter, meat, egg yolks, and coconut or palm oil, that in humans tends to increase cholesterol levels in the blood. Compare saturated (def 3).
The average cost of a kidney transplant is $32,000 for the transplant surgery and $25,000 per year post-surgery to care for the patient and ensure the transplant is not rejected. 53% of the total annual transplant cost in the United States is absorbed through the Medicare budget.
1 According to Vimo.com, a health care cost comparison website, the average list price for a kidney transplant is $143,500, while the average negotiated price, through a health insurance company, is just under $33,500. Patients of any age with kidney failure that requires dialysis are eligible for Medicare, which might pay up to 80% of the costs of a transplant; however, Medicare covers only 36 months of anti-rejection drugs.