Respiratory System
How Much Does Chemical Inhalation Injury Cost to Treat? What's Your Case Worth?
Respiratory tract injury from inhaling toxic fumes, gases, or particulates. Can result in acute respiratory distress, chemical pneumonitis, or chronic lung disease.
Mild
$3.0K — $10K
treatment cost
Moderate
$10K — $50K
treatment cost
Severe
$50K — $200K
treatment cost
Settlement Multipliers for Chemical Inhalation Injury
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 | $3,000 - $10,000 | $10,980 - $32,240 |
| Moderate | 2x - 3x | $10,000 - $50,000 | $43,040 - $198,960 |
| Severe | 3x - 5x | $50,000 - $200,000 | $236,400 - $1,204,000 |
Formula: Total Settlement = (Medical Bills + Lost Wages) x Severity Multiplier. Use our calculator for a personalized estimate.
Treatment Breakdown by Phase
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
$227 — $378| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dx bronchoscope/wash | 31622 | $120 | $180 - $301 |
| Spirometry / pulmonary function test | 94010 | $10 | $47 - $78 |
| Bronchodilator response testing | 94060 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
| Airway inhalation treatment | 94640 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
Ongoing / Chronic Care
$603 — $1,004| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit - established patient, low complexity | 99213 | $67 | $603 - $1,004 |
Emergency Care
$417 — $696| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT chest with contrast | 71260 | $87 | $130 - $217 |
| Emergency department visit - high complexity | 99285 | $192 | $287 - $479 |
Recovery Timeline
Mild 6 weeks
Moderate 16 weeks
Severe 40 weeks
Recovery timelines are estimates and vary by individual circumstances.