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Short answer: it varies a lot by the type of assessment. Typical ranges you can expect:
- Free: self-screening questionnaires (Adult ASRS, child checklists) — free online.
- Basic telehealth diagnostic visit (single clinician interview, no full testing): about $75–$400 for the initial evaluation.
- Ongoing medication-management telehealth (after diagnosis): follow-up visits typically $40–$200 each or subscription plans that lower per-visit cost.
- Comprehensive psychological/neuropsychological testing (detailed battery for differential diagnosis, school accommodations, or complex cases): $1,500–$5,000 (sometimes more).
- If you use insurance: many insurers cover part or all of evaluation and treatment; co-pays and in-network rates vary.
Recommended services (names and why):
- Done (getdone.com) — focused on adult ADHD telehealth and medication management; convenient for ongoing care and repeat prescriptions.
- ADHD Online (adhdonline.com) — specialized ADHD evaluations with structured assessment tools useful when you need formal documentation for work/school.
- Talkiatry (talkiatry.com) — tele-psychiatry service that offers evaluations and medication management and works with many insurance plans.
- Teladoc / Amwell — large telehealth platforms that connect you with primary care and mental‑health clinicians; useful if you want to use your insurance network.
- Zocdoc — good for finding local or remote psychiatrists/psychologists, viewing accepted insurance, and checking appointment availability.
- University psychology/neuropsych clinics or community mental health centers — often offer lower-cost or sliding-scale evaluations and thorough testing when affordability is a concern.
Tips to lower surprise costs and get the right service:
- Ask upfront what the evaluation includes (diagnostic interview only, rating scales, collateral interviews, full test battery) and whether the provider will prescribe stimulants if needed (many clinics have specific policies/regulatory limits).
- Check with your insurance for in-network mental-health or psychiatry coverage and preauthorization rules.
- If you only need documentation for accommodations, confirm the type of evaluation/documentation your school/employer requires.
- Consider starting with a free self-screen, then a primary-care visit or a telehealth psychiatry service if you want medication. Reserve expensive neuropsych testing for complex cases or when detailed cognitive profiles are needed.
If you tell me whether this is for an adult or a child, whether you prefer medication management or just a diagnosis/report, and what state or country you’re in, I can suggest a few specific providers near you (and likely price estimates).