Question:
I live in India. My child is three and half year old and is having a hearing problem in both ears.
His Bera Report Says.
Right Ear -: Profound Hearing Loss
Left Ear -: Moderate Hearing Loss.
So we want to know the details for Cochlear implant in your hospital. Please let us know the procedure and costing to visit your country for this medical need.
Answer:
Thank you for your question. As you may have heard, cochlear implantation in deaf children can have a highly successful outcome, but only when careful patient selection and after care takes place. The first steps will be to accurately diagnose the hearing loss to determine if implantation is right for your child. When hearing aids are helpful, an implant is usually not recommended. Cochlear implants can help anyone with profound hearing loss from newborns to octogenarians.
While generally covered by insurance for people from the United States your total cost of care is estimated at 50 -60,000 dollars depending on the length of the after care and audiology programming. Continuity of the care close to home will be a very important factor.
I hope this clears things up.
Neil Sperling, MD
New York Otolaryngology Group
36A East 36th Street
New York, New York
Associate Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology
SUNY Downstate
Brooklyn, New York
Frequently Asked Questions
The first step is to accurately diagnose the hearing loss to determine if cochlear implantation is the right option for your child. This involves assessing the severity of hearing loss and whether hearing aids have been beneficial.
Yes, cochlear implants can help individuals with profound hearing loss, including children as young as newborns up to elderly adults. Success depends on careful patient selection and proper after care.
Cochlear implantation is generally covered by insurance in the United States; however, coverage may vary. It's important to verify insurance benefits for the procedure and related after care.
The total cost of care, including surgery and after care with audiology programming, is estimated to be between $50,000 and $60,000, depending on the length of after care required.
After care and audiology programming are crucial for the success of cochlear implants. Continuity of care near the patient's home is very important to ensure proper adjustment and optimal outcomes.
Yes, patients from other countries, such as India, can visit the hospital for cochlear implantation. However, coordination regarding procedure details, travel, and follow-up care should be discussed in advance.
