Mental Health

How Much Does Eating Disorders (Anorexia/Bulimia) Treatment Cost?

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions involving persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact health, emotions, and ability to function. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the most common types. Early treatment significantly improves outcomes.

Mild
$5.0K — $12K
Moderate
$15K — $40K
Severe
$40K — $150K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$935 — $1,559
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)

Treatment Cost Breakdown

Diagnosis & Acute Treatment

11 procedures
$935 — $1,559
$59 — $99
Medicare: $39
$16 — $26
Medicare: $11
$239 — $398
Medicare: $159
$114 — $190
Medicare: $76
$154 — $257
Medicare: $103
$37 — $61
Medicare: $24
$23 — $38
Medicare: $15
$40 — $66
Medicare: $26
$33 — $55
Medicare: $22
$209 — $349
Medicare: $139

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Eating Disorders (Anorexia/Bulimia) treatment cost?

Treatment for Eating Disorders (Anorexia/Bulimia) typically costs $15K — $40K depending on severity and location.

Does insurance cover Eating Disorders (Anorexia/Bulimia) treatment?

Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Eating Disorders (Anorexia/Bulimia). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.