Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does psychiatric diagnostic evaluation cost?
A first mental-health evaluation by a therapist or psychologist. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
A first mental-health evaluation by a therapist or psychologist.
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How much does psychiatric diagnostic evaluation cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is $173 at office or clinic; $319 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is psychiatric diagnostic evaluation cheapest?
Usually at office or clinic ($173) rather than hospital outpatient ($319), about $145 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.