Table 5 Estimated costs of renal replacement therapy (RRT).
SLED (using a high-flux membrane) | SLED (using an AKI membrane) | CVVH | |
|---|---|---|---|
RRT costs/day (acquisition cost for the Genius and water preparation device included with €8/treatment. Number of membranes used per treatment were considered) | €63.2 | €206.7 | €209.3 |
Overall modality costs per treatment (nursing included, without technician, physician and other medical staff) | €96.8 | €240.4 | €258.9 |
Reimbursement for modality/day (German DRG system) | €221.0 | €221.0 | €300.0 |