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COVID treatment costs range from $17k to more than $93k, depending on a patient's age

Living in the West and over the age of 70? Prepare to pay big for COVID treatment.

COVID swap being inserted into vial In the Southern, Midwestern and Western states, age groups from 19 to 30 and 31 to 40 represented a larger share of claim lines. (Photo: Shutterstock)

A recent study by FAIR Health analyzing the cost of hospitalizing COVID-19 patients by age, geographic region and coexisting medical conditions showed that treatment for younger patients was somewhat lower than for older ones, while in some areas — particularly the Western states — costs fluctuated widely, rising sharply for older patients. 

The study analyzed private health care claims data from January through May, revealing that on a national level the median amount charged for treating a COVID-19 patient ranged from $34,662 for patients aged 23 to 30, and $45,683 for those aged 51 to 60. 

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Greg Land

Greg Land

Greg Land covers topics including verdicts and settlements and insurance-related litigation for the Daily Report in Atlanta.

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