Affordability Check
How to afford Indocyanine Green
Generic name: Indocyanine Green and Water
Pick how you're covered. We'll show you the cheapest legitimate way to get Indocyanine Green — your insurance copay, manufacturer savings, charity grants, or cash price. It takes 30 seconds and we never ask for your personal information.
Pick an option above to see your specific path.
Different insurance means different laws and different savings. For example, Medicare patients cannot use manufacturer copay cards (federal law) — but the manufacturer almost always has a Patient Assistance Program that gives the drug free.
About Indocyanine Green and its cost
What is this medication? Indocyanine green is a sterile, water-soluble tricarbocyanine dye used primarily as a diagnostic tool in various medical procedures. Once it is injected intravenously into the bloodstream, it binds to plasma proteins and remains within the blood vessels until it is cleared by the liver. Historically, it has been used to measure cardiac output and assess liver function or hepatic blood flow. It is also frequently utilized in ophthalmology for choroidal angiography, which allows doctors to see the blood vessels in the back of the eye more clearly than other types of imaging.
In modern clinical practice, indocyanine green is widely used for fluorescence-guided surgery. When illuminated with near-infrared light, the dye fluoresces, enabling surgeons to visualize blood flow in real-time, identify lymphatic structures, and differentiate between healthy and diseased tissues. This helps in mapping sentinel lymph nodes for cancer staging and ensuring that organs have an adequate blood supply during reconstructive or digestive surgeries. Because the liver is the only organ that removes the dye from the body, it is generally considered safe for patients with normal hepatic function.
Indocyanine Green is made by Diagnostic Green. Like most brand-name drugs, it's priced at a high list price — but patients rarely pay that list price. The options above are the real paths most people use to get it affordably.
Common questions
What's the cheapest way to afford Indocyanine Green?
It depends on your insurance. On Medicare, apply for the manufacturer's Patient Assistance Program (PAP) — it gives the drug free if you meet income requirements. With private insurance, the manufacturer copay card usually drops your copay to $0-$25. Uninsured patients should compare the PAP with Cost Plus Drugs cash price.
Can I use a copay card with Medicare for Indocyanine Green?
No — federal law (the Anti-Kickback Statute) prohibits manufacturer copay cards on Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, and VA prescriptions. But Diagnostic Green has a separate Patient Assistance Program for Medicare beneficiaries. Check the options above.
Does my Medicare Part D plan cover Indocyanine Green?
Part D coverage varies by plan. We query the CMS Prescription Drug Plan file to show you what percentage of plans cover it and at what tier. For your exact copay, pick "Medicare" above and check your plan's Summary of Benefits, or log in to Medicare.gov.
How long does a Patient Assistance Program take?
Most PAPs take 2-6 weeks from application to first fill. Ask the manufacturer about a "bridge supply" — many will ship 30 days free while your application is being reviewed so you don't go without the drug.
What if I have a high-deductible plan?
For generics, Cost Plus Drugs cash price is often cheaper than your deductible-phase copay. For brand names, the manufacturer copay card almost always wins. A GoodRx coupon can be a last resort for uncovered drugs, but it doesn't count toward your deductible.
Are there charity grants for Organ Transplant?
Charities like HealthWell Foundation, PAN Foundation, Good Days, and the National Organization for Rare Disorders provide copay help for specific conditions. Funds often run out mid-year — apply early. We list the specific grants for your condition in the options above.
More about Indocyanine Green
Full Indocyanine Green drug page
FDA label, prior authorization rules, full indications list
More options for Organ Transplant
Drugs, grants, and assistance for this condition
Guide to Patient Assistance Programs
How PAPs work, who qualifies, typical wait times
If your insurance denied coverage
5-level appeal playbook — Medicare has a 60% win rate at Level 3