Digestive/GI
How Much Does Crohn's Disease Treatment Cost?
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon. It causes inflammation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and malnutrition. There is no cure, but therapies can greatly reduce symptoms.
Mild
$3.0K — $10K
Moderate
$20K — $60K
Severe
$60K — $200K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$5,172 — $8,620
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
12 procedures$5,172 — $8,620
Removal of small intestine
CPT 44120
$1,704 — $2,841
Medicare: $1,136
Removal of colon
CPT 44160
$1,736 — $2,893
Medicare: $1,157
Diagnostic colonoscopy
CPT 45378
$247 — $412
Medicare: $165
Colonoscopy and biopsy
CPT 45380
$267 — $444
Medicare: $178
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74178
$171 — $285
Medicare: $114
Mri abd w/o cntr flwd cntr
CPT 74183
$504 — $840
Medicare: $336
$16 — $26
Medicare: $11
Tissue exam by pathologist
CPT 88305
$105 — $175
Medicare: $70
Ther/proph/diag iv inf init
CPT 96365
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Chemotherapy IV infusion, first hour
CPT 96413
$66 — $111
Medicare: $44
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
$209 — $349
Medicare: $139
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Crohn's Disease treatment cost?
Treatment for Crohn's Disease typically costs $20K — $60K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Crohn's Disease treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Crohn's Disease. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.