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Acupuncture without electrical stimulation, first 15 minutes (Medicare covers it for chronic low back pain). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Acupuncture without electrical stimulation, first 15 minutes (Medicare covers it for chronic low back pain).
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Questions
How much does acupuncture cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for acupuncture is $48 at office or clinic; $57 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is acupuncture cheapest?
Usually at office or clinic ($48) rather than hospital outpatient ($57), about $9 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.