How much do the tests cost?

[Anonymous]

We are considering testing our DS for ADD/ADHD --could someone give me a sense of how much those tests cost? Do insurances generally tend not to cover the testing?
Thanks

[Anonymous]

We did a full neuropsychological workup with a psychologist at Stixrud and Associates and it was around $3000.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are considering testing our DS for ADD/ADHD --could someone give me a sense of how much those tests cost? Do insurances generally tend not to cover the testing?
Thanks

We just completed ADD/ADHD testing alone, and the tests plus time for the psych to observe DC plus the follow-up meeting with us were $750. Of course at follow-up meeting, psych recommended more testing (to accompany yet more testing completed last June), and this new round is going to be another 1K or so.

Our insurance (UHC) purportedly covers, but I will believe it when I see it.

[Anonymous]

You should apply to the NIMH ADHD study. You'll get a full evaluation and it's free.

[Anonymous]

23:20 here. The NIMH study sounds great but they only want children who show signs of hyperactivity. They are uninterested in children who seem primarily inattentive, which is why we were not invited to participate.

[Anonymous]

Our child is PI and was invited to participate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our child is PI and was invited to participate.

Very recently? The studies change, so the kids they need change too.

[Anonymous]

Also did Stixrud and it ran about $3k. Also have UHC and they did not cover it. I hope PP has better luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:23:20 here. The NIMH study sounds great but they only want children who show signs of hyperactivity. They are uninterested in children who seem primarily inattentive, which is why we were not invited to participate.

This was in late November 2010.

[Anonymous]

BCBS covered 80% with Stixrud. You have to submit yourself. ADHD inattentive diagnosis about 3 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our child is PI and was invited to participate.

Very recently? The studies change, so the kids they need change too.

It might depend on the age of the kid, too? My son was also not invited to participate and he was 4 at the time (sometime in 2010 when I called). They were very specific about it being hard to diagnose such a young child without hyperactivity or too much impulsiveness.

[Anonymous]

OP here--thank you all, this is all very helpful. We have UHC--I should find out if they will cover.

[Anonymous]

$3k here as well. waste of money as my son was too young for any real tangible results. Should have waited two years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our child is PI and was invited to participate.

My DS is primarily inattentive and was invited to participate in January 2011. He's 6.

[Anonymous]

The NIMH studies are a good option if your child fits the profile of a current study. Usually that means within a specific age range, and sometimes with or without specific symptoms. They also usually need "clean" kids, meaning no other diagnoses (other LDs, behavioral/emotional issues, significant medical problems, etc.). Sometimes they want kids who haven't been diagnosed or had any treatment yet. It all depends on what they're collecting data on right now.