Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal
How Much Does Whiplash (Cervical Strain) Treatment Cost?
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful back-and-forth movement of the neck, most commonly from rear-end car crashes. Symptoms include neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and sometimes dizziness or memory problems. Most people recover within weeks to months.
Mild
$500 — $3.0K
Moderate
$5.0K — $15K
Severe
$15K — $50K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$772 — $1,287
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
10 procedures$772 — $1,287
$51 — $85
Medicare: $34
Njx interlaminar crv/thrc
CPT 62320
$132 — $220
Medicare: $88
Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv
CPT 64405
$69 — $115
Medicare: $46
X-ray exam neck spine 2-3 vw
CPT 72040
$24 — $40
Medicare: $16
MRI cervical spine without contrast
CPT 72141
$128 — $214
Medicare: $85
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$30 — $49
Medicare: $20
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
$130 — $216
Medicare: $86
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Whiplash (Cervical Strain) treatment cost?
Treatment for Whiplash (Cervical Strain) typically costs $5.0K — $15K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Whiplash (Cervical Strain) treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Whiplash (Cervical Strain). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.