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Short answer: it depends on what kind of assessment you want. Typical U.S. price ranges (approximate):
- Quick online screening / questionnaire: free–$50
- Telehealth diagnostic/medication evaluation with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner: $80–$300 for the initial visit
- Comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (longer, often with a psychiatrist or psychologist): $250–$600+
- Full neuropsychological testing (gold standard, many tests over multiple hours): $1,200–$3,500 or more
What those tiers mean
- Screening: online quizzes and short clinician reviews — good for an initial sense but not a full diagnosis for treatment/medication.
- Telehealth diagnostic/medication evaluation: a virtual visit where a licensed prescriber interviews you and can diagnose and prescribe if appropriate.
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation: longer visit that dives deeper into history and differential diagnosis.
- Neuropsych testing: standardized cognitive and attention tests administered by a psychologist — used when the diagnosis is unclear, for accommodations (school/work), or complex cases.
Specific services/brands (what they do and why you might pick them)
- Cerebral — telepsychiatry and medication management with a subscription model; convenient if you want ongoing remote care and follow-ups.
- Done (getdone.co) — focuses on ADHD diagnosis and medication management online; convenient for straightforward medication management.
- K Health — lower-cost on-demand telehealth visits (often inexpensive per visit); useful if you want an affordable single evaluation.
- PlushCare — offers psychiatric visits and sometimes accepts insurance for mental health; good if you prefer board-certified clinicians and possible insurance options.
- Teladoc/MDLive — large telehealth platforms that can connect you to psychiatrists or primary care clinicians for ADHD evaluations.
- Psychology Today (directory) — find local licensed psychologists for comprehensive assessments or neuropsych testing (needed for formal accommodations).
- University psychology/neuropsych clinics — often provide full testing at lower cost on a sliding scale; useful if you need thorough testing but want lower fees.
- CHADD (chadd.org) — not a provider, but a national resource for locating providers and learning about testing and insurance coverage.
Insurance, Medicaid, and cost-savings tips
- Many insurers cover in-network psychiatric or psychological evaluations — co-pay or coinsurance varies. Neuropsych testing is sometimes harder to get covered; get preauthorization.
- Ask providers whether they accept your insurance, offer sliding scale fees, or payment plans.
- If you only need a medication evaluation, telehealth clinics tend to be cheaper than in-person psychiatric visits.
- For school/work accommodations, a full neuropsych evaluation from a licensed psychologist is often required — budget accordingly.
If you tell me where you live (country/state) and whether you want a quick evaluation, a medication visit, or a full neuropsychological workup, I can give more specific provider recommendations and up-to-date price estimates.