What procedures are used to treat Substance Use Disorder?

Common procedures for Substance Use Disorder include Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation, Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers, Psych diag eval w/med srvcs. Each procedure has different costs depending on the care setting.

Mental Health

How Much Does Substance Use Disorder Treatment Cost?

Q: How much does Substance Use Disorder treatment cost?

Substance Use Disorder treatment typically costs $10K — $30K depending on severity. Treatment involves 1 phases including Diagnosis & Acute Treatment. Costs are based on CMS Medicare data and vary by location and insurance.

Substance use disorders involve the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs that causes significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet responsibilities. Treatment combines behavioral therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and support groups.

Mild

$3.0K — $8.0K

Moderate

$10K — $30K

Severe

$30K — $100K

Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost

$880 — $1,467

Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)

Treatment Cost Breakdown

Diagnosis & Acute Treatment

8 procedures

$880 — $1,467

Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation

CPT 80305

$19 — $32

Medicare: $13

Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers

CPT 80307

$93 — $155

Medicare: $62

Psych diag eval w/med srvcs

CPT 90792

$239 — $398

Medicare: $159

Psychotherapy, 53+ minutes

CPT 90837

$114 — $190

Medicare: $76

Group psychotherapy

CPT 90853

$37 — $61

Medicare: $24

Ther/proph/diag inj sc/im

CPT 96372

$23 — $38

Medicare: $15

Office visit - established patient, moderate complexity

CPT 99214

$147 — $244

Medicare: $98

Office visit - established patient, high complexity

CPT 99215

$209 — $349

Medicare: $139

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Substance Use Disorder treatment cost?

Treatment for Substance Use Disorder typically costs $10K — $30K depending on severity and location.

Does insurance cover Substance Use Disorder treatment?

Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Substance Use Disorder. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.