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Short answer: it depends. Typical price ranges (US) are:
- Free–$50 — self-screening quizzes and basic online ADHD screeners (not a diagnosis).
- $75–$300 — a single telehealth diagnostic visit with a general practitioner or primary-care telehealth service.
- $150–$450 — an initial psychiatric or psychologist telehealth ADHD evaluation (most common for adults).
- $60–$200 per follow-up visit or monthly subscription for ongoing medication management/therapy.
- $1,500–$5,000 (sometimes up to $8–10k) — comprehensive neuropsychological testing (multi-hour batteries, recommended if you need detailed cognitive/learning diagnosis or medico-legal documentation).
Why the variation: cost depends on clinician type (PCP vs psychiatrist vs neuropsychologist), length and depth of testing, whether collateral information (school/work reports) is included, and whether insurance covers the visit.
Specific services you can consider
- PlushCare — offers psychiatry/primary-care telehealth and can do ADHD evaluations; often lower-cost than private psychiatrists and accepts some insurance. Good if you want a quick telemedicine diagnosis/med management.
- Teladoc / Amwell — large telehealth networks with psychiatrists and psychologists; useful if you want in-network care or fast appointments.
- Talkiatry — specialty psychiatry practice that does ADHD assessments and medication management; good if you want a psychiatry-focused service.
- Done (GetDone) — subscription telehealth service focused on ADHD care/med management; convenient if you want ongoing care and coaching.
- Psychology Today / Zocdoc — use these to find local or telehealth psychologists/psychiatrists who provide full evaluations (often more thorough but pricier).
- Local university clinics or community mental-health centers — often lower-cost comprehensive assessments, especially for students/children.
Insurance and other tips
- Many insurers cover diagnostic visits with in-network providers; comprehensive testing is more likely to be partly covered if ordered by a clinician—call your insurer first.
- Ask what the appointment includes: screening questionnaires, collateral history, standardized testing, written report, and whether medication management is part of the fee.
- If you need stimulant prescriptions, confirm the provider’s ability to prescribe controlled substances in your state and whether they require an in-person visit.
- For lower cost, check employee assistance programs, sliding-scale clinics, university training clinics, or ask providers about payment plans.
If you tell me your country/state and whether you have insurance, I can give more specific price estimates and recommend the best providers for your situation.