Question
When I gave birth, my husband was away on business, and my parents-in-law accompanied me for all the checks. When we were discharged, the doctor reminded me to remember to come back for the baby’s hearing examination. How much does a newborn hearing screening cost?
Answer
The cost of newborn hearing screening may vary slightly depending on the region and hospital’s fee standards. If the child does not cooperate, multiple checks may be required, leading to increased medical expenses and possibly additional charges. For infants diagnosed with hearing loss, further examination and corresponding treatment and management are needed. For newborns with high-risk factors for hearing loss, even if they pass the hearing screening, they should be followed up at least once every six months within three years.