HCPCS L8627 at University of Washington Medical Ctr
Cochlear implant, external speech processor, component, replacement
What University of Washington Medical Ctr publishes for this code: as an outpatient
| Who pays | Hospital’s fee (lowest – highest) | Doctor’s fee the hospital lists |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial insurance | $13,326 – $26,119 | — |
| Medicare Advantage | $8,329 – $9,161 | — |
| Cash price | $13,772 | — |
| List price | $19,674 | — |
Bills to expect
The hospital’s fee is the price above. Doctors usually send their own bills. Their amounts here are what original Medicare allows in Seattle (King County) for 2026, and a private-plan estimate of 118% to 179% of that (the range found across studies of what insurers pay doctors). Those are estimates, not quotes.
| Bill | What it’s for | Original Medicare allows | Private plan estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital's fee | The service | — | The price above |
Compare HCPCS L8627 at every Washington hospital, with Medicare’s reference amounts.