Pleura / Peritoneum
How Much Does Asbestos / Mesothelioma Cost to Treat? What's Your Case Worth?
Malignant mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure. Extremely aggressive cancer with poor prognosis and very high treatment costs. Long latency period (20-50 years).
Severe
$150K — $500K
treatment cost
Settlement Multipliers for Asbestos / Mesothelioma
Insurance adjusters use the multiplier method to calculate settlements. Your medical bills and lost wages are multiplied by a severity factor:
| Severity | Multiplier | Medical Costs | Settlement Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild | 1.5x - 2x | $0 - $0 | $6,480 - $12,240 |
| Moderate | 2x - 3x | $0 - $0 | $23,040 - $48,960 |
| Severe | 3x - 5x | $150,000 - $500,000 | $536,400 - $2,704,000 |
Formula: Total Settlement = (Medical Bills + Lost Wages) x Severity Multiplier. Use our calculator for a personalized estimate.
Treatment Breakdown by Phase
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
$3,563 — $5,938| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT chest with contrast | 71260 | $87 | $520 - $867 |
| Pet image w/ct full body | 78816 | $178 | $533 - $888 |
| Office visit - established patient, high complexity | 99215 | $139 | $2,510 - $4,183 |
Ongoing / Chronic Care
$1,197 — $1,994| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity modulated radiation treatment (IMRT) | 77385 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
| Chemotherapy IV infusion, first hour | 96413 | $44 | $1,197 - $1,994 |
Surgery
$0 — $0| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove lung pneumonectomy | 32440 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
| Pleurectomy/decortication | 32484 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
Recovery Timeline
Mild 6 weeks
Moderate 16 weeks
Severe 40 weeks
Recovery timelines are estimates and vary by individual circumstances.