Upper / Lower Extremity
How Much Does Extremity Fractures Treatment Cost?
Broken bones in the arms, legs, hands, or feet. Among the most common injuries in motor vehicle crashes, ranging from simple fractures requiring casting to complex fractures needing surgical fixation.
Mild
$3.0K — $8.0K
Moderate
$8.0K — $35K
Severe
$35K — $100K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$4,039 — $6,732
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
2 procedures$364 — $607
Closed treatment of distal radial fracture
CPT 25605 Once
$364 — $607
Medicare: $243
Appl cst elbw fngr short arm
CPT 29075 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Emergency Care
4 procedures$193 — $322
X-ray exam of shoulder
CPT 73030 Once
$24 — $40
Medicare: $16
X-ray exam of knee 1 or 2
CPT 73560 Once
$20 — $33
Medicare: $13
X-ray exam of lower leg
CPT 73590 Once
$20 — $33
Medicare: $13
Emergency department visit - moderate complexity
CPT 99283 Once
$130 — $216
Medicare: $86
Rehabilitation
2 procedures$920 — $1,533
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110 x18 3x/week x 6 weeks
$559 — $932
Medicare: $21
Therapeutic activities, each 15 minutes
CPT 97530 x12 2x/week x 6 weeks
$361 — $602
Medicare: $20
Surgery
2 procedures$2,562 — $4,269
Open treatment of femoral fracture
CPT 27236 Once
$1,537 — $2,561
Medicare: $1,025
Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture
CPT 27814 Once
$1,025 — $1,708
Medicare: $683
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
S42.001AS52.001AS62.001AS72.001AS82.001AS92.001AS42.201AS52.501AS72.301AS82.101A
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Extremity Fractures treatment cost?
Treatment for Extremity Fractures typically costs $8.0K — $35K depending on severity and location. Severe cases may have lifetime costs up to $300K.
Does insurance cover Extremity Fractures treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Extremity Fractures. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.