Neurological
How Much Does Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident) Treatment Cost?
A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. There are two main types: ischemic (blocked artery) and hemorrhagic (burst blood vessel). Rapid treatment is critical to minimize brain damage.
Mild
$15K — $35K
Moderate
$40K — $100K
Severe
$100K — $350K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$3,025 — $5,041
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
13 procedures$3,025 — $5,041
Prim art m-thrmbc 1st vsl
CPT 37184
$565 — $941
Medicare: $376
CT head/brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$98 — $163
Medicare: $65
Ct angiography head
CPT 70496
$411 — $685
Medicare: $274
Ct angiography neck
CPT 70498
$411 — $685
Medicare: $274
Mri brain stem w/o dye
CPT 70551
$130 — $216
Medicare: $86
MRI brain with and without contrast
CPT 70553
$177 — $295
Medicare: $118
Tx sp lang voice comm indiv
CPT 92507
$114 — $190
Medicare: $76
Intracranial complete study
CPT 93886
$405 — $675
Medicare: $270
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$287 — $479
Medicare: $192
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
CPT 99291
$334 — $557
Medicare: $223
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident) treatment cost?
Treatment for Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident) typically costs $40K — $100K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident) treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.