Finding a psychiatric medication that works can be time-consuming and frustrating. Interventional Psychiatry Group in the community of Cordova in Memphis, Tennessee, offers GeneSight® pharmacogenetic testing to aid the providers in customizing everyone’s treatment plan.
During your visit to Interventional Psychiatry Group for pharmacogenetic testing, your provider will collect a DNA sample by swabbing the inside of your cheek, which is then sent to the GeneSight® lab for analysis.
Within two days, GeneSight® will send your results back to our clinic, detailing how your genes may affect medication outcomes. For example, the results may reveal which medications require dose adjustments, are less likely to be effective, or have an increased risk for side effects – all based on your DNA.
Pharmacogenetic testing does not replace the clinical judgment and reasoning that is required to make a safe and effective treatment plan, but it is a helpful tool to aid in a customized treatment planning process.
GeneSight® will bill your insurance for the test; however, the exact coverage often varies by plan. Overall, our goal is to make GeneSight® testing affordable and accessible to patients.
Medicare (Part B) Covered Tests - $0 out-of-pocket cost for you
Medicaid Covered Tests – Typically, $0 out-of-pocket cost
Medicare Advantage Covered Tests – Patients may be expected to cover a portion of the cost (typically $330 or less)
Uninsured Tests – Learn more at genesight.com/uninsured
The GeneSight® Promise - GeneSight® customer service will contact you before processing your test if your cost will cost more than $330
If you think pharmacogenetic testing could be helpful for you, call Interventional Psychiatry Group to schedule an initial psychiatric evaluation or request to schedule by completing our online booking form today. If you are an existing patient and believe pharmacogenetic testing could be helpful for you, let your healthcare provider know at your next appointment.
The information provided above is for educational purposes only. Professional evaluation is required to make a formal diagnosis.