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Hearing aid exam and selection, both ears cost in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
From 21 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Massachusetts.
Nationwide typical: $161 (most listed prices $50–$515).
Cheapest in Massachusetts
- $120
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Athol Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $120
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Heywood Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $180
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $200
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: HealthAlliance-Clinton, Leominster Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $200
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UMass Memorial Medical Center University CampusHearing aid exam and selection, both earsFacility fee only$200
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $280
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Holyoke Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - $385
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baystate Franklin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $385
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baystate Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $385
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baystate Wing Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $510
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tufts Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $634
Doctor fees are billed separately. +5 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Boston Children's Brookline 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.