I’m getting quoted $3-5k for ADHD assessments, and not covered by insurance. Is this the going rate? Any tips on going about getting diagnosed? Am in the LA area if that helps

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My cost that much but was covered by insurance. I made sure to call first and have it sorted out (less my fairly significant deductible/copay).

What insurance do you have? I’d go on their website and first try to find in network practices. If you cannot find a doctor specializing in adults, call one of the practices and explain your situation - they may be able to provide some practices that perform adult assessments. I am in a major metro area and there are only a few practices that do adult assessments as most of the focus is on children.

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I paid $100 in Massachusetts for the screening, plus $30 for the appointment copay. This was virtual and with a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PNP) not a psychiatrist, and I was on employer insurance

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I paid a little over 1k in the DC area 9 months ago

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I paid 1500 3 years ago in Den and it wasn’t covered but it did get HSA.

Also found when getting meds I didn’t really need it as the provider does their own very high level version but I still like having the fully eval anyway.

I was diagnosed after I started speaking with a psychiatrist about my general struggles related to mental health (he suggested I had undiagnosed ADHD and evaluated me himself) — meaning it cost me nothing more than my copay. Maybe start with something like that

I’ve always been assessed by my therapist or psychiatrist. I have mixed feelings about this era of buying diagnoses so we can get meds. I feel like I had to pay extra out of pocket to get proper hormone care.

Do you need an assessment/test to get diagnosed? Usually, your psychologist will refer a psychiatrist who will just have a conversation with you.

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