Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal
How Much Does Back Pain (Chronic Low Back Pain) Treatment Cost?
Chronic low back pain is persistent pain in the lower back lasting more than 12 weeks. It is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits and missed work. Causes range from muscle strain and arthritis to disc problems and spinal stenosis.
Mild
$500 — $3.0K
Moderate
$5.0K — $15K
Severe
$20K — $80K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$1,079 — $1,799
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
11 procedures$1,079 — $1,799
$51 — $85
Medicare: $34
Njx interlaminar lmbr/sac
CPT 62322
$132 — $219
Medicare: $88
Facet joint injection, cervical/thoracic
CPT 64493
$141 — $235
Medicare: $94
Rf abltj nrv nrvtg si jt
CPT 64625
$265 — $442
Medicare: $177
X-ray exam l-s spine 2/3 vws
CPT 72100
$25 — $42
Medicare: $17
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$128 — $214
Medicare: $85
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$30 — $49
Medicare: $20
Therapeutic activities, each 15 minutes
CPT 97530
$30 — $50
Medicare: $20
$100 — $167
Medicare: $67
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Back Pain (Chronic Low Back Pain) treatment cost?
Treatment for Back Pain (Chronic Low Back Pain) typically costs $5.0K — $15K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Back Pain (Chronic Low Back Pain) treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Back Pain (Chronic Low Back Pain). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.