Process for Autism Diagnostic Assessments
1 - Virtual Parent Interview
This is a 60-minute virtual meeting for parents (without child present). During this time, we will discuss your concerns as well as your child’s developmental history.
2 - In-Person Testing with your Child
This portion is completed with your child and is typically scheduled for approximately 2 hours. I will interact directly with your child and use a variety of tests to complete the assessment. I will also ask you to complete a few questionnaires during this appointment.
After the report is completed, we’ll meet for a 60-minute feedback session to review the full results together. I’ll walk you through the findings, answer any questions, and provide clear, personalized recommendations for next steps. Whether or not your child receives an Autism diagnosis, you’ll leave with a plan for how to support their growth and needs moving forward.
3 - Feedback Session
Cost
The cost for an Autism Diagnostic Assessment is a flat fee of $3200. This will be collected prior to beginning the assessment, and it includes the parent interview, in-person testing, written report, and feedback session.
Please note that I am a private‑pay provider and do not bill insurance directly. I am happy to provide a superbill that includes the CPT codes used for the assessment, which some families submit to their insurance for potential out‑of‑network reimbursement.
Because coverage varies widely, reimbursement is not guaranteed, and some plans do not cover psychological testing at all. For this reason, I recommend contacting your insurance company before beginning the assessment to ask about out‑of‑network benefits for psychological testing and autism (ASD) evaluations.
I accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and HSA/FSA Cards
If you plan to submit a superbill for possible out‑of‑network reimbursement, here are a few helpful questions to ask your insurance company before scheduling:
Do you cover out‑of‑network psychological testing?
Are autism (ASD) diagnostic evaluations reimbursable under my plan?
Which CPT codes are covered for testing and assessment?
Is pre‑authorization required for psychological testing?
What percentage of the fee is reimbursed for out‑of‑network services?
Is there a deductible I need to meet before reimbursement begins?
Are there any limits on the number of testing hours or types of assessments covered?
What to Ask Your Insurance
Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges
Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
* You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
* Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose to work with, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
* If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
* Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
* For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.