FEES & INSURANCE
"Gifted" IQ test only for Dade/Broward and written report: $325 for Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children-IV or for Stanford Binet Scale of Intelligence-5.
Psychoeducational evaluation, as described on home page, and written report $800 to $900 (fee varies with age/grade/number of tests needed for particular student).
MASTER CARD VISA AMERICAN EXPRESS & DISCOVER ACCEPTED
Cash, Bank Cashier's Check Accepted
Keeping Fees Reasonable
As
you explore comparable services available in South Florida, you will notice
that our fees are lower
than what the average fee is for this service in our community.
If
you find even our fees to not be manageable, one option you have is to be
tested at a training institute such as:
Broward:
Nova Southeastern University (954) 262-5730
Miami: Goodman
Center (305) 592-7860
University of Miami (305) 284-4265
INSURANCE COVERAGE
We have
found that most insurance plans do not cover psychoeducational testing since
the testing is related to school/education issues. Insurance typically covers
medical or psychiatric disorders. However, plans can vary. There are a few
plans that have partial or comprehensive coverage for testing.
Of course, gifted/IQ testing is not related to any disease or diagnosis, so it is unlikely to be allowed by insurance. However, you can always ask your insurer.
We
suggest
that you call your insurance carrier if you would like to determine if
psychoeducational testing is a covered service. However, be specific if
you want to
increase the chances of getting accurate information. For example, if
you want testing
for a learning disorder, ADHD, etc., check with your insurer about the
following
codes and tests. If your insurance card has a separate phone number for
mental/nervous disorders, call that number.
Possible
Diagnosis:
315.9 is diagnostic code
for LEARNING DISORDER
314.01 is
one of several diagnostic codes for ADHD
315.00 is
diagnostic code for READING DISORDER
Procedure
code for most testing is 96101 (5-6 hours of testing plus written
report = approx. 9 hours of service)
96101 Wechsler or equivalent IQ Test
96101 Gordon Diagnostic
System (computer test for attention)
96101 Woodcock Johnson
Psychoeducational Battery-selected clusters
96101 Bender Gestalt
Test 2
96103 Conners Behavior
Rating Scale-Parent
96103 Conners’ Teachers’
Checklists
96101 Children’s
Apperception Test
96116 Preparation of
Written Report
Although our office does
not accept assignment insurance benefits for payment, if you do have coverage, ask your
insurer for a list of in-network psychologists.
Our
office can also provide you with an insurance statement if you wish to
send it to your insurer yourself, Health Savings Account, FSA, etc.
These may or may not be the tests given to your child. It is a list of the tests typically used.
The
health information on this Web site is provided solely for
informational purposes as a public service. It does not constitute
psychological or medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute
for proper psychological or medical care provided by a psychologist or
physician. We assumes no responsibility for any circumstances arising
out of the use, misuse, interpretation or application of any information
supplied on this site. Always consult with your doctor for appropriate
examinations, treatment, testing, and care recommendations. Do not rely
on information on this site as a tool for self-diagnosis. Consult a
psychologist for personal problems.
