Face / Jaw
How Much Does Facial / Jaw Fractures Cost to Treat? What's Your Case Worth?
Fractures of the facial bones, orbits, nasal bones, or mandible/maxilla. Often caused by airbag deployment, windshield impact, or steering wheel.
Mild
$3.0K — $10K
treatment cost
Moderate
$10K — $40K
treatment cost
Severe
$40K — $150K
treatment cost
Settlement Multipliers for Facial / Jaw Fractures
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 | 2x - 3x | $3,000 - $10,000 | $14,640 - $48,360 |
| Moderate | 3x - 4x | $10,000 - $40,000 | $64,560 - $225,280 |
| Severe | 4x - 5.5x | $40,000 - $150,000 | $275,200 - $1,049,400 |
Formula: Total Settlement = (Medical Bills + Lost Wages) x Severity Multiplier. Use our calculator for a personalized estimate.
Treatment Breakdown by Phase
Emergency Care
$410 — $683| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layer closure of wounds, face, up to 2.5 cm | 12051 | $132 | $197 - $329 |
| X-ray exam of facial bones | 70150 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
| CT maxillofacial without contrast | 70486 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
| Emergency department visit - moderate-high complexity | 99284 | $141 | $212 - $353 |
Surgery
$0 — $0| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open treatment of orbital fracture | 21385 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
| Open treatment of mandible fracture | 21431 | N/A | $0 - $0 |
Recovery Timeline
Mild 6 weeks
Moderate 16 weeks
Severe 40 weeks
Recovery timelines are estimates and vary by individual circumstances.