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
Dxa bone density axial
CPT 77080
$59 — $99
Medicare: $39
$16 — $26
Medicare: $11
$12 — $19
Medicare: $8
Psych diag eval w/med srvcs
CPT 90792
$239 — $398
Medicare: $159
Psychotherapy, 53+ minutes
CPT 90837
$114 — $190
Medicare: $76
Family psytx w/pt 50 min
CPT 90847
$154 — $257
Medicare: $103
Group psychotherapy
CPT 90853
$37 — $61
Medicare: $24
Electrocardiogram complete
CPT 93000
$23 — $38
Medicare: $15
Medical nutrition indiv in
CPT 97802
$40 — $66
Medicare: $26
Med nutrition indiv subseq
CPT 97803
$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.