Penile prostheses — surgically implanted — come in two basic types: malleable and inflatable. The cost of the implants varies sharply depending on the type of implant you choose, the surgeon performing the procedure, and the part of the country in which surgery is done. That said, the total cost of penile implant surgery ranges from a low of $10,000 to a high of $20,000. Health insurance plans often cover implant procedures, particularly if the patient is suffering from ED caused by a disease or as a side effect of surgery, such as prostate surgery.
Of the two types of implants, the malleable prosthesis represents older technology and involves somewhat less surgery, making it the cheaper of the two. Because inflatable penile implants consist of additional components that must also be hidden beneath the patient’s skin, they cost more than the malleable type.