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How much does cochlear implant cost?

Surgical implant of a cochlear hearing device. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$30,828
Medicare 2026, national
Hospital outpatient
$34,746
Medicare 2026, national

Surgical implant of a cochlear hearing device.

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Questions

How much does cochlear implant cost?

Medicare's 2026 national price for cochlear implant is $30,828 at surgery center; $34,746 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.

Where is cochlear implant cheapest?

Usually at surgery center ($30,828) rather than hospital outpatient ($34,746), about $3,918 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.