Table 5.
Reimbursement rates and average market price for mental health services.
| Service | Average market price* | Reimbursement rate for private sector | User fee for afternoon outpatient visits in public services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical specialist consultation | € 50–150 | There is no active contract between EOPYY and child and adolescent psychiatry, making reimbursement unavailable for consultation |
University physicians • Professor: € 72 • Associate Prof: € 60 • Assistant Professor: € 48 ESY physicians • Chief Director: € 64 • Director: € 60 • Consultant A: € 48 • Consultant B: € 36 |
| Psychotherapy session | € 30–70 | 15 € per session | Child and adolescent psychiatrists may provide psychotherapy within afternoon outpatient visits with the same rates as above |
| Special educator session | € 20- 30 | 1.23 € per session | |
| Speech therapy Physical therapy Occupational therapy |
€ 20–30 | 15 € per session | |
| Medications | Cost-sharing arrangement with user part of 0 to 25% (medications for psychosis are free of costs) |
Average private prices were determined based on a search by a local coauthor, the range accounting to market factors including region, professional experience, and consultation procedure.