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.
Discounts: 1  Patients will also need to pay for the insulin delivered via the device. 2  Cost for insulin varies widely depending upon the individual's dosage and brand. 3  The nonprofit group InsulinPumpers.org, reports that the average patient without insurance spends about $785 dollars a year on insulin. Some insurance plans will cover the cost of the pump. 2  Patients with insurance can expect typical copay and coinsurance rates ranging from $5 to half of the total cost of the pump. 3  Though most pumps will come with infusion lines, syringes and batteries, the patient will have to continually replace these items.