Mental Health
How Much Does Bipolar Disorder Treatment Cost?
Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings between emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). These episodes affect sleep, energy, behavior, and the ability to think clearly. Lifelong treatment with mood stabilizers and therapy is usually necessary.
Mild
$3.0K — $8.0K
Moderate
$8.0K — $20K
Severe
$25K — $80K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$1,031 — $1,718
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
10 procedures$1,031 — $1,718
Valproic acid level, total
CPT 80164
$20 — $34
Medicare: $14
Phenytoin level, total
CPT 80185
$20 — $33
Medicare: $13
Psych diag eval w/med srvcs
CPT 90792
$239 — $398
Medicare: $159
Psytx w pt w e/m 30 min
CPT 90833
$99 — $165
Medicare: $66
Psytx w pt 45 minutes
CPT 90834
$138 — $230
Medicare: $92
Psychotherapy, 53+ minutes
CPT 90837
$114 — $190
Medicare: $76
Group psychotherapy
CPT 90853
$37 — $61
Medicare: $24
Electroconvulsive therapy
CPT 90870
$148 — $246
Medicare: $99
Brief emotional/behav assmt
CPT 96127
$8 — $13
Medicare: $5
$209 — $349
Medicare: $139
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bipolar Disorder treatment cost?
Treatment for Bipolar Disorder typically costs $8.0K — $20K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Bipolar Disorder treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Bipolar Disorder. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.