Payment & Insurance

Blossoming Brains is an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans (BCBS), Aetna, Cigna, and Curative, and an out-of-network provider with TRICARE.

Comprehensive self-pay evaluations typically cost between $2500 – $4000 depending on the age of the patient, the referral question, and the amount of testing that needs to be completed. Insurance may cover some or most of this cost, including the testing, an interactive feedback session, and a comprehensive report. Please note that insurance will NOT cover giftedness evaluations or learning disorder evaluations (e.g. Dyslexia), so these will be private pay. Regardless of which insurance policy you hold, reimbursement is not guaranteed and it is recommended that patients verify their benefits before scheduling testing.

For 1 hour psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and consultations, the following fee schedule applies:

  1. Private pay 1 hour appointment: $350. Blossoming Brains can send you a copy of the diagnosis and treatment plan, and/or fax it to your referring provider, but no report or letter is provided.
  2. Private pay 1 hour appointment with summary letter: $500.
  3. Insurance 1 hour appointment: appointment will be billed to your insurance and you are responsible for any copays or deductibles at the time of treatment. Blossoming Brains can send you a copy of the diagnosis and treatment plan, and/or fax it to your referring provider, but no report or letter is provided.
  4. Insurance 1 hour appointment with a letter: appointment will be billed to your insurance and you are responsible for any copays or deductibles at the time of treatment, plus a $200 private pay fee for the letter, as this is not covered by insurance.

If Blossoming Brains is not contracted with your insurance company, a superbill (itemized receipt) can be provided to assist you in obtaining reimbursement. You may contact your insurance company directly to inquire about your out-of-network benefits.

All payment is due at the time of service. For patients with high deductible plans who are undergoing comprehensive testing, 75% of the estimated testing cost will be billed after the initial intake, prior to testing being started.

Blossoming Brains accepts checks, credit cards, and health savings account cards (HSA). We are now also able to accept Care Credit financing for full evaluations. For your convenience, patients can also pay by credit or HSA card online through the secure patient portal.