I've been calling psychologists to see if I can get my son set up for neuropsyc testing this summer. The first person I talked with said she charges by the hour $200. The process includes an initial assessment, testing & appointment to go over the results. At least 8 hours.. so a minimum of $1600. Is this normal? I was figuring about $800 but this is at least twice that. Is this normal?
And this is on top of the fact that I am already paying for a psychologist & and a education therapist to work with my son. Both whom I've already done intake interviews and have set up a good working relationship. Saw the psychologist for a 2nd time yesterday and I really like her and she seems to connect with my son. Bit frustrated because the psychologist is qualified to do this assessment but doesn't because of logistical reasons.
I might be able to get my insurance to cover 50%, I need to call them. But what this psychologist said was that insurance doesn't usually cover anything unless there is a diagnosis. But we don't know if there is a diagnosis until we do the testing. Catch-22.
