Cervical Spine
How Much Does Whiplash / Cervical Strain Treatment Cost?
Soft tissue injury to the neck caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, most common in rear-end collisions. Can range from mild strain to chronic pain requiring extensive treatment.
Mild
$2.0K — $5.0K
Moderate
$5.0K — $15K
Severe
$15K — $50K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$2,946 — $4,910
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
3 procedures$683 — $1,138
Trigger point injection(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
CPT 20552 x3 Every 2-4 weeks
$153 — $255
Medicare: $34
MRI cervical spine without contrast
CPT 72141 Once
$128 — $214
Medicare: $85
Office visit - established patient, low complexity
CPT 99213 x4 Biweekly x 8 weeks
$402 — $670
Medicare: $67
Ongoing / Chronic Care
1 procedures$281 — $469
Facet joint injection, cervical/thoracic
CPT 64493 x2 Every 6 months
$281 — $469
Medicare: $94
Emergency Care
2 procedures$154 — $256
X-ray exam neck spine 2-3 vw
CPT 72040 Once
$24 — $40
Medicare: $16
Emergency department visit - moderate complexity
CPT 99283 Once
$130 — $216
Medicare: $86
Rehabilitation
3 procedures$1,828 — $3,047
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110 x24 2-3x/week x 8-12 weeks
$745 — $1,242
Medicare: $21
Neuromuscular re-education, each 15 minutes
CPT 97112 x12 2x/week x 6 weeks
$373 — $621
Medicare: $21
Manual therapy techniques, each 15 minutes
CPT 97140 x24 2-3x/week x 8-12 weeks
$710 — $1,184
Medicare: $20
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
S13.4XXAS13.4XXDS13.4XXSS16.1XXAM54.2
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. Severe cases may have lifetime costs up to $150K.
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.