Neurofeedback Today

How much will it cost

to get better?

The biggest factor in the cost of neuro­therapy is usually the number of sessions needed. In addition, different clinicians charge different amounts for sessions, and this can vary by geographic region. My own fee for a session of neurofeedback in the Washinton, DC area is $125, about the same as a psycho­therapy session. I offer a discount to clients who pay for a series of twenty sessions all at once.

Getting started in neurofeedback usually involves a 50 minute initial consultation to discuss the individual's needs. This is followed by two hours of testing. The three sessions together cost $375.

When a client has an unusually long treatment the option of home training can be explored after stabilization and basic progress have been made. You can read about it in the text box on this page.

What About Insurance?

Insurance companies vary in their willingness to cover the cost of neurofeedback. There are certain diagnoses for which biofeedback has become an accepted treatment method, and since neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback (EEG biofeedback) it will usually be covered in those situations. The treatment of migraines is one example of this.

You might want to ask your insurance company if biofeedback is covered for your particular problem, and if so, whether it is considered to be a medical expense or a mental health expense. If they ask you for the "CPT Code" used, you are being asked for a procedure code that identifies the service being rendered. For neurofeedback the primary one that is used is 90901 (biofeedback by any modality). In addition, 90801 (diagnostic interview), 96119 (neuropsychological assessment by technician), and 96103 (neurofeedback assessment by computer) are used for an initial assessment to plan and direct the actual training. A test of variables of attention is often used every 20 sessions to evaluate progress, which is also the 96103 procedure code.

Consulting your insurance company about their policies on neurofeed­back (or simply biofeedback) can be an important part of planning the financial aspects of your treatment.