Ana C. DiRago, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist

What Does the Evaluation Cost Cover?

 

My fees are comparable to those of other psychologists in the Bay Area.

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Evaluations usually last between 15-30 hrs, including clinical interviews, interviews of collateral sources, record review, testing, test scoring and interpretation, feedback session, and report writing. As information is gathered, I might recommend additional testing.

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The Cost of Evaluations Cover:

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• Initial meeting and interview

• Parent/caregiver interview 

• Review of relevant records

• Interview of collateral sources

• Face-to-face test administration

• Scoring of administered tests and rating scales

• Test protocols and scoring fees

• Emails and phone calls needed for testing

• Feedback session

• Detailed written report

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At times, a full evaluation is not required and I am able to provide recommendations based on a consult, screening, or a targeted evaluation. Please contact me to discuss if one of these options is right for you. Consultations are billed at my hourly rate of 350.

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Comprehensive evaluations are billed at the rates below. A flat fee allows me to spend as much time as needed working with you to assure all presenting questions and concerns are addressed. Please contact me for cost estimates for evaluations that do not fit any of these categories:

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Adult ADHD and related psychological conditions: 5250

Comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological testing.

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Note that Adult ADHD evaluations often don't require neuropsychological testing. A targeted evaluation might be sufficient. I'd be happy to discuss this with you.

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Child/Youth ADHD and related psychological conditions: 5600

Comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological testing.

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Psychoeducational evaluation: 4960

IQ and academic achievement testing.

 

Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation: 6300

Comprehensive neuropsychological, psychological, and academic achievement testing.

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ADHD and academic achievement/learning disabilities: 6300

Comprehensive neuropsychological, psychological, and academic achievement testing.

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Adult Autism Spectrum and related psychological conditions: 4650

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Child/Youth Autism Spectrum and related psychological conditions: 4960

 

ADHD, Autism Spectrum and related psychological conditions: 5950

Comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological testing, as well as autism spectrum testing.

 

ADHD, Autism Spectrum and academic achievement/learning disabilities: 7000

Comprehensive neuropsychological, psychological and academic achievement testing, as well as autism spectrum testing.​​

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Do you take insurance?

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I am not in-network with any insurance company. If you have a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plan, your insurance may reimburse you fully or partially for the evaluation as part of your "out-of-network" benefits. To help simplify this process, I will provide you with a superbill (a detailed statement) at the end of the evaluation at your request, which includes all the necessary information for you to submit to your insurance company.

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I recommend that you call your insurance company and ask them about their coverage for out-of-network psychological evaluations, specifically:

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• What coverage is available for out-of-network psychological/neuropsychological assessment for the diagnosis in question? (e.g., ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, dementia, etc.)

• How much will you be reimbursed per assessment hour/half hour? The typical assessment "CPT" codes are: 90791, 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137.

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Please note that I will not call, write, or email insurance companies on your behalf. They set their own rules for reimbursement, and I cannot provide any assurance that services will be covered. Similarly, I will not respond to correspondence from insurance companies. I do not enter into contracts with insurance companies, including single-case agreements.

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What are some advantages of private pay evaluations?

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• You'll typically experience a much shorter wait to be seen, unlike organizations that take insurance and often have waitlists of six months or more.

• You receive truly individualized reports and care that isn't standardized or "cookie-cutter."

• The depth and thoroughness of your evaluation are never compromised by insurance reimbursement limits.

•  I have access to and utilize the best, most recently updated assessment measures available.

• Decisions about your evaluation are not dictated by an insurance company.

• You will not have to accept an evaluator who does not have the proper depth/breadth of expertise to match your questions and concerns.

• You have privacy. Results will not be shared with insurance companies.​

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