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What Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy costs in 2026

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy costs a wide range without insurance. Insurance rarely covers it, so most patients pay cash. Some plans reimburse part of the psychotherapy or infusion codes.

Cost per session by plan type

No cost data yet for this combination.

How the numbers work

Psychotherapy codes (90837, 90839) may be reimbursed. The ketamine dosing visit is typically cash pay.

Because ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is off label for depression, the drug and the dosing session are excluded by most plans. Clinics set their own prices; the per-session figure usually includes monitoring but not the initial evaluation, which runs $150 to $400.

Cost estimates by plan type: .

Check what your plan pays

Common questions

How much does Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy cost without insurance?
Prices vary by clinic; ask for a written quote.
How much does Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy cost with insurance?
Most plans do not cover ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, so the cash price applies.
Does Medicare cover Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and what does it cost?
Medicare does not cover ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for depression.
How many sessions will I need?
3 to 6 dosing sessions with preparation and integration therapy. Multiply the per-session figure by the number of sessions to estimate the full cost, and check your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, which caps what you pay in a year.
Where is Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy cheapest?
We publish a metro cost page once at least three clinics in a metro post prices. Check back after the next refresh.

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