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Hearing aid exam and selection, both ears cost in California
Hearing aid exam and selection, both ears is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 18 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $161 (most listed prices $50–$515).
Cheapest in California
- $74.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterHearing aid exam and selection, both earsFacility fee only$81.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoHearing aid exam and selection, both earsFacility fee only$164
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $346
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at StanfordHearing aid exam and selection, both earsFacility fee only$362
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanf price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $515
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MarinHealth Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for HealthcareHearing aid exam and selection, both earsFacility fee only$546
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $579
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $687
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sutter Medical Center Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Alta Bates CampusHearing aid exam and selection, both earsFacility fee only$799
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Alta Bates Campus price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $799
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mills Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.