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Short answer: it varies a lot depending on how thorough the evaluation is. Typical ranges you’ll see online:
- Basic telehealth diagnostic evaluation (one psychiatric/NP visit, rating scales): about $100–$400 for the initial visit. Follow-ups for medication management typically $50–$200 per visit or by monthly subscription.
- Comprehensive neuropsychological testing (remote or in-person) for a full ADHD workup (multiple hours of testing + interpretation): about $1,000–$3,500 (sometimes up to $5,000).
- Free or low-cost online screening tools/self-assessments: free up to ~$50 for premium reports.
Examples of services (names to check; prices change—confirm on the site):
- ADHD Online (adhdonline.com) — dedicated ADHD telehealth evaluations and documentation for schools/work. Often used for a straightforward diagnostic evaluation; packages/pricing vary.
- Done (getdone.com) — subscription-style telehealth for ADHD and other mental health care; convenient for ongoing med management and refills.
- Brightside Health (brightside.com) — offers telepsychiatry for mood and related conditions and has expanded ADHD services; they provide packages combining medication management and therapy.
- Teladoc / Amwell / MDLive — general telehealth platforms where you can book an appointment with a psychiatrist or primary care clinician for an ADHD evaluation; costs depend on the clinician type and whether your insurer covers telehealth.
- Local psychologists/neuropsychologists (find via PsychologyToday, Zocdoc, or university clinics) — if you want a comprehensive evaluation, these providers are the usual route but are the most expensive.
Insurance and cost-reduction options:
- Many private insurers cover psychiatric evaluations and telehealth—your out-of-pocket could be just a copay or coinsurance. Check your plan for in-network telepsychiatry.
- Medicaid/Medicare may cover evaluations depending on state and provider.
- Sliding-scale clinics, university training clinics, or community mental health centers can offer lower-cost in-depth testing.
Other things to confirm before you book:
- What the visit includes (length, standardized rating scales, collateral information from family/school, written report).
- Whether the provider will prescribe controlled stimulants (some telemedicine services have limits due to regulations).
- Whether you’ll get documentation suitable for school/work accommodations.
If you tell me where you live (state or country) or whether you have insurance, I can suggest specific providers in your area and current pricing to check.