Neuropsychology assessments generally take anywhere from 10 to 25 hours or more to complete, depending on the complexity and the amount of documentation provided. This includes the review of documents provided, telehealth or face to face assessment (which usually takes between 4 and 8 hours), acquiring further documents if needed, telephone conversations with others such as the client’s family or medical/allied health team, the scoring and analysis of test data and questionnaires, report writing, follow-up phone calls, and feedback. I charge the Australian Psychological recommended rate, which is $311 per hour (plus GST) for the 2024/2025 financial year.

A comprehensive assessment will usually cost somewhere between $3110 (plus GST, 10 hours as a minimum) and $6000 (plus GST) or more, depending on the time taken. This is usually the cost of medicolegal assessments.

Some assessments will be short, particularly in cases such as family wanting an assessment but the client then refusing part of or all of the assessment on the day. In these cases there is a minimum fee of $1000 as I will be unable to fill the day with another assessment. Conversely, some cases are particularly complex with many hours of report reading to be done prior to the assessment, and many lengthy phone calls to be made. This can be more than 25 hours, depending on the case.

The APS recommended fee for court appearances is $467 per hour (plus GST), and this applies for on call time as well. I charge a minimum half-day (4 hours). Preparation time is charged at $311 per hour.

I do not charge a fee for travel unless it is significantly more than half an hour and then only if I can’t combine the trip with another purpose. All prices are exclusive of GST.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to keep an appointment, please call to cancel as soon as possible. Given the lengthy time taken for an assessment and report writing two to three days’ time is saved for you. I charge a cancellation fee if the appointment is not cancelled at least 3 working days in advance: without this notice I am usually unable to fill the appointment. This fee varies depending on the circumstances. If you book an appointment please make sure all the necessary detail for me to engage with your client is provided and the client has at least 6 hours available for the appointment, otherwise the appointment will need to be rescheduled and the cancellation fee applied. These details include the appointment date and time, the client's contact number, and the relevant documents so the assessment can be prepared.

Payment Policy

For private individuals payment is required prior to the release of the report and feedback. For organisations payment is required prior to the release of the report, unless under exceptional circumstances, whereupon payment is required within 15 days. Payment can be made via cash, cheque, or direct deposit.

Insurance

Insurance companies vary considerably with respect to the level of reimbursement for neuropsychological assessments. Please check with this your insurer. Minds in Motion will provide you with an invoice and receipt including a provider number that you can submit to your insurance company.

Medicare

Neuropsychology assessments are not covered under Medicare.

Confidentiality

In accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Australian Psychological Association I am required to keep confidential any information I’m given, except under the following circumstances: if you waive your right to confidentiality; if I believe you pose a harm to yourself or others; if I believe that a child or an elder is being abuse, neglected, or molested; or if I am directed by a court of law.

Interpreter Service

I am happy to arrange an interpreter for any language. I prefer to use interpreters who have been trained in interpreting neuropsychology tests, rather than family members. This allows greater understanding and removes any danger of family member bias or of other professionals questioning the validity of the assessment.