Medical costs for hearing and contact lens exams

Medical service costs for hearing and vision examinations in the United States vary based on provider, scope of testing, and insurance coverage.

A full hearing evaluation for self-pay patients typically ranges from $100 to $300, with an average full audiometry figure of approximately $151. Costs are influenced by whether the test is conducted in a hospital, an ENT office, or an independent audiology practice. Specific components like pure-tone testing may be billed separately.

Contact lens examinations, which include routine eye exams plus lens-specific fitting, generally cost between $120 and $250 for self-pay patients. Some providers offer bundled services, such as Target Optical, which lists combined services starting at $233. Other retailers like America’s Best list contact lens exams at approximately $130, while Walmart’s fitting and follow-up additions are estimated between $120 and $150.