Pleura / Peritoneum
How Much Does Asbestos / Mesothelioma Treatment Cost?
Malignant mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure. Extremely aggressive cancer with poor prognosis and very high treatment costs. Long latency period (20-50 years).
Severe
$150K — $500K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$4,759 — $7,932
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
3 procedures$3,563 — $5,938
CT chest with contrast
CPT 71260 x4 Quarterly
$520 — $867
Medicare: $87
Pet image w/ct full body
CPT 78816 x2 Every 6 months
$533 — $888
Medicare: $178
Office visit - established patient, high complexity
CPT 99215 x12 Monthly
$2,510 — $4,183
Medicare: $139
Ongoing / Chronic Care
2 procedures$1,197 — $1,994
Intensity modulated radiation treatment (IMRT)
CPT 77385 x25 Daily x 5 weeks
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Chemotherapy IV infusion, first hour
CPT 96413 x18 Every 3 weeks x 54 weeks
$1,197 — $1,994
Medicare: $44
Surgery
2 procedures$0 — $0
Remove lung pneumonectomy
CPT 32440 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Pleurectomy/decortication
CPT 32484 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
C45.0C45.1C45.2C45.7C45.9J92.0
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Asbestos / Mesothelioma treatment cost?
Treatment for Asbestos / Mesothelioma typically costs $4.8K — $7.9K depending on severity and location. Severe cases may have lifetime costs up to $2.5M.
Does insurance cover Asbestos / Mesothelioma treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Asbestos / Mesothelioma. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.