Neurological
How Much Does Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Cost?
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that results in temporary or permanent changes in sensation, movement, strength, and body functions below the injury site. It can result in paraplegia or quadriplegia. Lifetime costs are among the highest of any injury.
Mild
$30K — $80K
Moderate
$150K — $400K
Severe
$500K — $1.5M
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$5,917 — $9,861
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
12 procedures$5,917 — $9,861
$1,781 — $2,968
Medicare: $1,187
Arthrodesis (fusion), posterior, lumbar
CPT 22612
$1,967 — $3,278
Medicare: $1,311
Laminectomy, 1 or 2 segments, cervical
CPT 63001
$1,298 — $2,163
Medicare: $865
MRI cervical spine without contrast
CPT 72141
$128 — $214
Medicare: $85
MRI thoracic spine without contrast
CPT 72146
$124 — $206
Medicare: $82
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$128 — $214
Medicare: $85
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
Gait training therapy
CPT 97116
$44 — $73
Medicare: $29
Therapeutic activities, each 15 minutes
CPT 97530
$30 — $50
Medicare: $20
$21 — $35
Medicare: $14
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
CPT 99291
$334 — $557
Medicare: $223
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Spinal Cord Injury treatment cost?
Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury typically costs $150K — $400K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Spinal Cord Injury treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Spinal Cord Injury. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.