How much does an online ADHD assessment cost?

Short answer: it depends a lot on the type of assessment and whether you use insurance. Typical cost ranges (U.S.):

• Free – $0: brief self-screeners (Adult ADHD Self‑Report Scale/ASRS) available online.
• $75 – $350: a single telehealth diagnostic visit with a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or licensed clinician (common for an adult diagnostic evaluation).
• $50 – $150 per visit: follow‑up medication management visits.
• $1,500 – $5,000+: comprehensive in‑person neuropsychological testing (recommended when you need detailed testing for school/work accommodations, complex presentations, or to rule out other conditions).

How prices vary

• “Screening” (questionnaires + brief review): often free or low cost.
• “Diagnostic evaluation” via telehealth: lower than a full neuropsychological battery; includes clinical interview, history, and use of rating scales.
• “Comprehensive assessment” (neuropsych testing): much more expensive because of hours of testing and scoring.

Specific services (examples to check)

• ADHD Online — specializes in ADHD assessments and offers streamlined online diagnostic evaluations. Good if you want an ADHD-focused telehealth route; pricing typically falls in the low–mid diagnostic visit range (check their site for current fees).
• PlushCare — offers telepsychiatry visits for diagnosis and medication management and accepts many insurance plans. Good option if you want a national telehealth platform with psychiatry available.
• Amwell / Teladoc — large telehealth networks that include psychiatry; often accept insurance and have set prices for initial psychiatric evaluations.
• Local university psychology clinics or community mental‑health clinics — often offer sliding‑scale fees or lower‑cost comprehensive testing (good if cost is a barrier and you need formal testing).

Things to check before booking

• Does the provider accept your insurance? In‑network visits can reduce out‑of‑pocket cost substantially.
• Do you need a psychiatrist (can prescribe stimulants) or a psychologist (performs testing but usually cannot prescribe)? Some platforms use psychiatric nurse practitioners or physicians.
• Can they legally prescribe controlled stimulants via telehealth in your state? Regulations vary.
• If you need documentation for school/work accommodations, ask if the evaluation includes formal testing/reporting.

If you want, tell me your country/state and whether you need a quick telehealth diagnosis or a full neuropsychological assessment, and I’ll list likely providers and an estimated out‑of‑pocket cost for your situation.