Thoracic / Lumbar Spine
How Much Does Lumbar / Thoracic Spine Injury Treatment Cost?
Injury to the mid or lower back including disc herniation, vertebral fractures, and spinal stenosis. Common in high-impact collisions and can lead to chronic pain or disability.
Mild
$3.0K — $10K
Moderate
$10K — $50K
Severe
$50K — $150K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$5,480 — $9,133
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
3 procedures$646 — $1,077
Njx interlaminar lmbr/sac
CPT 62322 x3 Every 2-4 weeks
$395 — $658
Medicare: $88
MRI thoracic spine without contrast
CPT 72146 Once
$124 — $206
Medicare: $82
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148 Once
$128 — $214
Medicare: $85
Emergency Care
2 procedures$237 — $395
X-ray exam l-s spine 2/3 vws
CPT 72100 Once
$25 — $42
Medicare: $17
Emergency department visit - moderate-high complexity
CPT 99284 Once
$212 — $353
Medicare: $141
Rehabilitation
2 procedures$1,523 — $2,539
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110 x30 3x/week x 10 weeks
$932 — $1,553
Medicare: $21
Manual therapy techniques, each 15 minutes
CPT 97140 x20 2x/week x 10 weeks
$592 — $987
Medicare: $20
Surgery
2 procedures$3,073 — $5,121
Arthrodesis (fusion), posterior, lumbar
CPT 22612 Once
$1,967 — $3,278
Medicare: $1,311
Lumbar discectomy, single interspace
CPT 63030 Once
$1,106 — $1,843
Medicare: $737
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
S22.000AS32.000AS33.100AM51.16M51.17M54.5M54.41M54.42
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lumbar / Thoracic Spine Injury treatment cost?
Treatment for Lumbar / Thoracic Spine Injury typically costs $10K — $50K depending on severity and location. Severe cases may have lifetime costs up to $500K.
Does insurance cover Lumbar / Thoracic Spine Injury treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Lumbar / Thoracic Spine Injury. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.