Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Hearing Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers diagnostic hearing and balance exams.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Hearing & balance exams, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (other costs may apply).
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Hearing & balance exams
Description
These exams evaluate your hearing and balance to diagnose or manage various conditions.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Part B covers diagnostic hearing and balance (fall risk) exams if your doctor or other health care provider orders them to find out if you need medical treatment.
Original Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
- After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- In a hospital outpatient setting, you also pay the hospital a copayment.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
You can visit an audiologist once every 12 months without an order from your health care provider, but only for:
- Non-acute hearing conditions (like hearing loss that happens over many years)
- Diagnostic services related to hearing loss treated with surgically implanted hearing devices
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Hearing Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers diagnostic hearing and balance exams.
Which part of Medicare covers Hearing Tests?
Medicare.gov lists Hearing & balance exams under Part B.
How much do you pay for Hearing Tests with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (other costs may apply).
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Hearing Tests?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Hearing Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers diagnostic hearing and balance exams.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi