Table 23:
Procedural Costs Included in the Economic Model for Adults and Children With Single-Sided Deafness Receiving a Cochlear Implant
| Variable | Cost, $ | SD | Distribution | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device cost (internal device + sound processor) | 25,000.00 | 2,500 | Gamma | Health Quality Ontario, 201829 |
| Hospital costsa | 4,722.74 | 940 | Gamma | Merdad et al, 2014104 |
| Physician fees for cochlear implant | 1,524.16 | N/A | N/A | Schedule of Benefits (E341, E320)103 |
| Total procedural costs, adults and children | 31,246.90 |
Abbreviations: N/A, not applicable; SD, standard deviation.
a
Includes operating room time, nursing, anesthesiology, supplies, etc. Does not include indirect costs such as overhead.