Self pay rates, accepted insurance, and what to check before your first visit
Blue Willow Psychiatry publishes its self pay rates and accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. Here is what a psychiatric evaluation costs and how to confirm your coverage.
What to Expect
- New patient consult, 60 to 80 minutes: $250 self pay, including medication management and brief solution focused therapy
- Return visit, 20 to 30 minutes: $185 self pay
- Medication management visit, 15 minutes: $150 self pay, for patients with a straightforward treatment plan
- Most insurance plans are accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield and Regence, DMBA, PEHP, University of Utah Health Plans, United Healthcare, SelectHealth and Tricare
- With insurance, your cost is your plan's copay, coinsurance or deductible for a psychiatric visit; call your plan or the practice to confirm
- Missed appointments or cancellations within 24 hours are charged $200 for new patients and $100 for return patients
Benefits
No Surprise Pricing
The self pay rates are published, so you know the cost of a new patient consult or a return visit before you book.
Insurance Verified Before You Arrive
Share your plan when you schedule and the practice confirms coverage, so your first visit is not held up by billing questions.
Visit Length Matches the Need
A full 60 to 80 minute consult for a new evaluation, shorter return visits once your plan is stable, and a 15 minute option when only a medication check is needed.
Common Questions About What a Psychiatric Evaluation Costs at Blue Willow
How much is a psychiatric evaluation without insurance?
A new patient consult is $250 and runs 60 to 80 minutes. It includes the evaluation, medication management and brief solution focused therapy.
Which insurance plans does Blue Willow Psychiatry accept?
Most plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield and Regence, DMBA, PEHP, University of Utah Health Plans, United Healthcare, SelectHealth and Tricare. See the Insurance and Fees page for the full list and call if your plan is not named.
What will I owe if I use insurance?
Your plan's copay, coinsurance or deductible for a psychiatric visit. Some plans require prior authorization; ask your plan or the practice when you schedule.
Is there a cancellation fee?
Yes. Appointments missed or cancelled within 24 hours are charged $200 for new patients and $100 for return patients.