Stedfast Psychiatry charges $185 for a self-pay new-patient psychiatric evaluation, which lasts about one hour. Follow-up visits, psychotherapy, Deep TMS and Spravato are quoted at booking. Payment is due at the time of service, and we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Rates
| Service | Length | Self-pay rate |
|---|---|---|
| New-patient psychiatric evaluation | About 60 minutes | $185 |
| Follow-up medication visit | 20 to 30 minutes | Quoted at booking |
| Psychotherapy session | Varies by clinician | Quoted at booking |
| Extended visit or complex evaluation | Varies | Quoted at booking |
| Deep TMS course | Typically 36 sessions over 6 to 9 weeks | Ask the TMS coordinator |
| Spravato treatment | Per supervised session | Ask the Spravato coordinator |
| Records copies, forms and letters | Varies | Quoted on request |
Rates apply to patients paying without insurance. Laboratory tests are billed separately by the laboratory. Pharmacy costs are separate.
Who chooses self-pay
Patients without insurance, patients whose plan we do not accept, patients with a high deductible who find a flat rate simpler, and patients who prefer that a psychiatric visit not appear on an insurance record. Whatever the reason, the care is the same: the same providers, the same hour, the same follow-through.
What the evaluation includes
The $185 visit is a full psychiatric evaluation: validated screening scales, a complete history, review of prior medications, a working diagnosis and a written plan. If medication is appropriate, prescriptions are sent to your pharmacy that day. See what to expect as a new patient.
Out of network? Ask for a superbill
If we are not in your plan's network, you pay our self-pay rate at the visit and we give you a superbill: an itemized statement with diagnosis and procedure codes. You submit it to your insurer, which may reimburse a portion under your out-of-network benefits. Call your plan first and ask about out-of-network mental health coverage and whether your deductible applies. We cannot predict what a plan will reimburse, but we make the paperwork easy.
Deep TMS and Spravato
Both treatments are usually covered by Medicare and most commercial plans with prior authorization, which our team handles. For self-pay patients, the cost depends on the number of sessions, so we give a written estimate after an evaluation confirms you are a candidate. Ask the TMS coordinator at Palm Beach Gardens or the Spravato coordinator at any of the three Spravato offices. Read more on TMS cost and insurance and Spravato cost, insurance and Medicare.
Payment methods
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover
- Debit cards, HSA and FSA cards
- Cash at the office
- Online payment through the patient portal once it is connected
Payment is due at the time of service. A card on file can be used for copays and balances with your permission.
Good-faith estimates
Under the federal No Surprises Act, patients who are uninsured or who choose not to use insurance have the right to a written good-faith estimate of expected charges before a scheduled service. Ask when you book and we will provide one. If a bill is at least $400 more than the estimate, you may dispute it.
Frequently asked questions
What does the $185 new-patient visit include?
About one hour with a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant: screening scales, a full history, a working diagnosis, a written plan and prescriptions if appropriate. It does not include lab work, which is billed by the laboratory, or psychological testing.
Why are follow-up and therapy rates not listed?
Follow-up visits vary in length and complexity, and therapy rates depend on the clinician and session length. Rather than publish a number that may not apply to you, we quote the exact rate when you book so there are no surprises.
Can I use self-pay even if I have insurance?
Yes. Some patients prefer not to use insurance for privacy reasons or because a high deductible makes self-pay simpler. Tell the coordinator when you book. Note that if you have Medicare, federal rules affect how we can bill you directly; ask and we will explain.
What is a superbill?
An itemized receipt with the diagnosis and procedure codes an insurer needs. If we are out of network with your plan, you pay us at the time of service and submit the superbill to your insurer, which may reimburse part of the cost depending on your out-of-network benefits.
How much do Deep TMS and Spravato cost without insurance?
Both are courses of treatment rather than single visits, and the cost depends on the number of sessions. Our TMS and Spravato coordinators give a written estimate after an evaluation confirms you are a candidate. Most patients use insurance or Medicare for these treatments with prior authorization.
When is payment due?
At the time of service. We accept major credit and debit cards, HSA and FSA cards, and cash at the office. Online payment through the patient portal is being set up.
Do you offer payment plans?
For longer courses of treatment such as TMS, ask the coordinator. For standard visits, payment is due at the time of service.