Is BrainsWay Deep TMS covered by my insurance?

The Deep TMS™ treatment offered by BrainsWay is at the forefront of TMS technology, offering patients treatment for mental health illnesses by focusing on brain structures associated with the conditions they are working to overcome.

TMS is covered by insurance providers differently around the world, but has strong acceptance for treating major depressive disorder (MDD), which in the U.S. has been FDA cleared since 2013. In more recent developments, Deep TMS was FDA-cleared to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in 2018, and smoking cessation in 2020.

Where covered by insurance, patients will typically incur the co-pay per treatment session dictated by their insurance plan. Where not covered by insurance, patients should speak with their mental health provider regarding payment options, or in some cases opportunities to create single case agreements with their insurance company to cover the treatment cost.

BrainsWay’s Deep TMS treatment is also covered throughout Europe and other regions, as more and more insurance providers offer different coverage and copayment plans to suit their clients’ needs.

Deep TMS has never been more widely accepted—and readily available—for those who might benefit from it.

While every insurance company is different and policy details can vary, most major insurance companies will cover or reimburse for NeuroStar Advanced Treatment therapy if:

MDD, or MDD with Anxious Depression

  • You’re an adult who has been diagnosed with moderate to severe Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Your depression has not been relieved by at least 2 antidepressant medications (some insurance companies require up to 4 failed medications)
  • You are not pregnant or nursing

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • You’re an adult who has been diagnosed with OCD
  • You may be covered if your symptoms haven’t been relieved by at least 2 medications and psychotherapy hasn’t worked
  • You are not pregnant or nursing