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Insurance coverage for SAINT® is currently limited and varies by plan. We verify your benefits at no cost and tell you exactly where you stand. Self-pay options are available.
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SAINT® TMS Cost & Insurance Explained
Straight answers about self-pay, insurance, and the steps to start SAINT® at Neuro Wellness TMS Centers of America.
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Self-pay, insurance, billing codes, and the steps to start SAINT®
What SAINT® is, how it differs from standard TMS, and what research shows
SAINT® TMS Cost & Insurance Explained: Self-Pay, BCBS, and How to Get Started
In this video, we give straight answers about self-pay, insurance, and the steps to start SAINT® at Neuro Wellness TMS Centers of America. SAINT® is an FDA-cleared, fMRI-guided treatment for adults with major depressive disorder who have not improved enough with antidepressant medication.
There are two ways to access SAINT® at our clinic. Self-pay is our most common and fastest option, typically ranging from $25,000 to $28,000. Most patients move from consultation to treatment within a few days. Pricing is reviewed with you individually during your consultation, so you know your cost before you commit.
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and the BCBS Federal Employee Program in select states. This pathway usually takes longer because of the approval process, and our team handles benefits verification, prior authorization, and documentation.
SAINT® billing uses Category III CPT codes 0889T, 0890T, 0891T, and 0892T. Insurance acceptance varies by state and plan, and coverage is not guaranteed.
Getting started: take the two-minute eligibility questionnaire, then meet our team over Zoom. The only in-person steps are your fMRI brain scan, which we coordinate for you, and your five-day treatment week in Coral Springs. Traveling? Our travel coordinator can help you plan your week.
How SAINT® Works and How It Differs From Conventional TMS
SAINT® is an FDA-cleared treatment for adults with major depressive disorder who have not improved on antidepressants in the current episode. This video explains how it works, and how it differs from conventional TMS.
Conventional TMS usually means about 30 visits over 6 to 9 weeks. SAINT is five visits over five days.
What makes it different: SAINT is the only FDA-cleared depression treatment that uses an fMRI scan to personalize the stimulation target to your individual brain. A 45-minute scan maps your brain and identifies the specific circuit linked to depression. Treatment is then delivered as ten 10-minute sessions per day, with 50-minute breaks between them, across five consecutive days.
In clinical trials, 79% of participants reached remission, with an average of 2.6 days to remission. SAINT is generally well tolerated; the most common side effects reported were mild headache and temporary scalp discomfort at the treatment site.
SAINT® at Neuro Wellness TMS Centers of America
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Sources: Cole et al., American Journal of Psychiatry 2020;177:716-726 and 2022;179(2):132-141. magnusmedical.com/depression-therapy. PubMed 34711062. FDA 510(k) K220177.
Insurance coverage for SAINT is currently limited and varies by plan. Individual results may vary. This video is educational and is not medical advice. Talk to a qualified clinician about whether SAINT is appropriate for you. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
What determines whether your plan covers SAINT
Most insurers evaluate accelerated TMS the same way they evaluate standard TMS, with a few extra questions. The factors that matter:
- Your diagnosis. Coverage is generally tied to a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Some plans extend to treatment-resistant depression specifically.
- Your treatment history. Nearly every plan requires that you have tried and not responded to a certain number of antidepressant medications — commonly two to four — and often a trial of psychotherapy.
- Whether your plan covers TMS at all. Most major commercial plans do. Coverage for the accelerated protocol specifically varies more.
- In-network vs out-of-network. This changes your out-of-pocket cost significantly, not whether you qualify clinically.
- Prior authorization. Almost always required. This is paperwork, not a barrier — it just takes time.
Insurance coverage for SAINT® is currently limited and varies by plan. We verify your benefits at no cost and tell you exactly where you stand. Self-pay options are available.
Curious whether you'd qualify?
If you've tried medication and you're still not yourself, you may be a candidate for SAINT®. Our team will give you a straight answer.
How the benefits check works
You send us your insurance information
Member ID, plan name, date of birth. Two minutes on the phone or through the form.
We call your insurer
We ask the specific questions that matter: is TMS a covered benefit, does the accelerated protocol qualify, what are the prior-authorization requirements, what is your deductible and coinsurance.
We tell you what we found
In plain language — what is covered, what you would owe, and what the approval process looks like.
You decide
If the numbers don't work, you have lost nothing but a phone call.
Free benefits check
We'll call your insurer and tell you exactly what your plan covers. No cost, no obligation.
What SAINT costs without insurance
The total course of treatment includes the fMRI mapping session, all treatment sessions across the five days, and follow-up. Financing and payment plans are available, and the cost is generally comparable to a six-week course of standard TMS — but completed in one week rather than spread over six. We will give you a specific number based on your situation before you commit to anything.
How long does approval take?
Typically two to four weeks. People planning a week away from work need a real timeline, and we would rather give you an honest one than an optimistic one.
Frequently Asked Questions
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