MDD is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms like persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, and poor sleep. Insurance requires a qualifying score—typically 20 or higher on the PHQ-9 scale—to authorize TMS. This depression screening form is available on the Brain Wellness Center website.
No. TMS is not approved or covered by insurance for ADHD. However, if a patient also meets criteria for Major Depressive Disorder, insurance may approve treatment under that diagnosis.
No. TMS is not covered by insurance for ADHD in children or adults. Some plans may approve coverage for depression starting at age 15 or older. For younger patients with ADHD, Brain Wellness Center offers alternative non-medication-based treatments.
Many people go undiagnosed with ADHD or confuse it with stress or anxiety. Brain Wellness Center provides comprehensive evaluations using qEEG and clinical testing to clarify whether ADHD or another condition may be affecting your performance and well-being.
