Gangrene Treatment Cost in Lucknow — Angioplasty vs Amputation Compared
When families face a gangrene diagnosis, cost is understandably a concern. Here is an honest comparison of what angioplasty and amputation actually cost — financially and in terms of quality of life.
Angioplasty for Gangrene — Approximate Costs
| Component | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| CT Angiogram (pre-procedure) | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Angioplasty procedure (single vessel) | ₹60,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Angioplasty (multiple vessels / complex) | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| Hospital stay (1–2 days) | ₹10,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Follow-up care | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Total (typical) | ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
Amputation — The True Cost
| Component | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Below-knee amputation surgery | ₹80,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| Hospital stay (7–14 days minimum) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Prosthetic limb (basic) | ₹30,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Rehabilitation (months) | ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Lifetime medication and follow-up | ₹20,000+ per year |
| Lost income (months off work) | Variable |
| Total (5-year cost) | ₹5,00,000+ |
Is Angioplasty Covered by Insurance?
Yes. Angioplasty for peripheral artery disease and limb salvage is covered by Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), CGHS, ECHS, and all major private health insurance policies. Amputation is also covered — but the long-term costs of rehabilitation, prosthetics, and ongoing care are often not. The billing team at Medanta Lucknow assists with insurance pre-authorisation.
The Non-Financial Cost
No cost comparison captures the emotional and quality-of-life impact of amputation — the loss of independence, the adjustment to prosthetics, the psychological toll. For most patients, saving the limb through gangrene treatment without amputation in Lucknow is not just financially superior — it is life-changing.
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