Chest / Thorax
How Much Does Rib / Chest Fractures Treatment Cost?
Fractures of the ribs, sternum, or flail chest. Often caused by seatbelt/steering wheel impact. Can be complicated by pneumothorax or internal organ damage.
Mild
$2.0K — $6.0K
Moderate
$6.0K — $25K
Severe
$25K — $100K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$1,035 — $1,726
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
1 procedures$301 — $502
Office visit - established patient, low complexity
CPT 99213 x3 Weekly x 3 weeks
$301 — $502
Medicare: $67
Emergency Care
3 procedures$362 — $603
X-ray exam chest 1 view
CPT 71045 Once
$19 — $32
Medicare: $13
CT chest with contrast
CPT 71260 Once
$130 — $217
Medicare: $87
Emergency department visit - moderate-high complexity
CPT 99284 Once
$212 — $353
Medicare: $141
Rehabilitation
1 procedures$373 — $621
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110 x12 2x/week x 6 weeks
$373 — $621
Medicare: $21
Surgery
1 procedures$0 — $0
Insertion of chest tube
CPT 32551 Once
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
S22.31XAS22.32XAS22.39XAS22.41XAS22.42XAS22.49XAS22.20XAS27.0XXA
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rib / Chest Fractures treatment cost?
Treatment for Rib / Chest Fractures typically costs $6.0K — $25K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Rib / Chest Fractures treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Rib / Chest Fractures. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.