Earning trust means being upfront about costs.
Have you ever really clicked with a therapist during your first session only to find out later that you have a larger-than-expected copay or, worse, no mental wellness coverage at all?
Clients today are increasingly seeking clarity on mental healthcare costs. A 2022 poll revealed that 94% of wellness-seekers believe healthcare organizations should be legally required to disclose all prices online in an easily accessible manner.
Despite this strong demand, a 2024 report found that only 21% of providers fully comply with federal price transparency regulations, making it nearly impossible for wellness-seekers to access meaningful cost-of-care information.
Attending a mental wellness session without any idea of the cost of care is like picking your entrée at a restaurant without knowing the price of the meal and getting slammed with a $300 check once you’ve finished dinner. Unfortunately, this is how the overwhelming majority of mental health practices operate. It’s no way to build trust.
Something has to change.
At Tailwinds, we believe cost-of-care surprises in an industry that prides itself on empathy and rapport aren’t just counter-intuitive — they’re cruel. Mental healthcare should be transparent and predictable. Our Cost Estimator Tool helps you understand what your first session will cost based on your specific insurance coverage.
Whether you’re scheduling an intake for therapy or psychological testing, this tool can give you a personalized estimate in minutes. That way, when you’re ready for your first session, you can book it with confidence.
How It Works
This tool uses your insurance information to generate an estimate of the cost of your intake session, which is billed using a standard current procedural terminology (CPT) code.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
This Estimator Works for Therapy, Testing, and Psychiatry Intake Sessions
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
What About Full Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing?
Although this tool can estimate the cost of a testing intake, psychological/neuropsychological testing usually involves several sessions and CPT codes that vary based on the type of evaluation, your insurance plan, and your specific needs.
That’s why, after your intake session, we’ll provide you with a clear Good Faith Estimate outlining the total expected costs of testing before you proceed with any further sessions.
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