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Spravato (Esketamine): New Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression

If you've tried two or more antidepressants without relief, Spravato may be worth exploring with your provider. As a REMS-certified provider, Family1st offers esketamine therapy by appointment — and unlike IV ketamine, Spravato is FDA-approved and often covered by insurance.

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Intake & evaluationComprehensive psychiatric assessment to confirm TRD diagnosis
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Insurance verificationWe check coverage before your first session — prior auth handled for you
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Treatment sessionsSelf-administered nasal spray in our office with 2-hour monitored observation
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Ongoing maintenanceLong-term dosing schedule with regular psychiatric check-ins
~54–70%of TRD patients showed response in clinical trials* — individual results vary
FDAApproved — 2019, the first new MDD mechanism in decades
Many major insurance plans cover Spravato for TRD — coverage varies by plan
2hrSupervised monitoring per session — REMS compliant

Accepted plans:

Medicare Part B BCBS Aetna UnitedHealthcare Cigna Most state Medicaid

*Based on TRANSFORM-2 & TRANSFORM-3 pivotal trials (Daly 2019, Popova 2019). Individual results vary. Spravato requires a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and is not appropriate for all patients.

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REMS-CertifiedTreatment site
FDA-ApprovedFor TRD since 2019
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Insurance-BillableUnlike IV ketamine
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Las Vegas, NVIn-person required
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Prior Auth HandledWe do the paperwork

Are You a Candidate for Spravato?

Spravato is FDA-approved for adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) — defined as inadequate response to at least two different antidepressants at adequate doses and duration. Also approved for depressive symptoms in MDD with acute suicidal ideation.

Tried 2+ antidepressants with little or no relief

Treatment-resistant depression is defined as inadequate response to at least two antidepressants taken at adequate doses for adequate duration.

Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder

Current diagnosis of MDD confirmed by a licensed psychiatric provider. Spravato is not approved for bipolar depression.

Able to arrange transportation

You cannot drive for the rest of the day after a session due to sedation and dissociation. A designated driver or rideshare is required.

No disqualifying contraindications

History of psychosis, certain cardiovascular conditions, aneurysmal vascular disease, or arteriovenous malformation may be contraindications. Assessed at intake.

Spravato Billing Codes (2026)

CodeDescriptionEst. ReimbursementNotes
G2082Bundled 56mg dose + 2hr monitoring (Medicare)~$700–$800Medicare only; buy-and-bill via specialty distributor
G2083Bundled 84mg dose + 2hr monitoring (Medicare)~$900–$1,100Medicare; most common maintenance dose
J0013Esketamine nasal spray, per 1mg (new 2026)Per mg billedReplaced S0013 Jan 1, 2026; use for commercial/Medicaid
99214–99215E/M established patient monitoring visit$136–$177 MedicareSelect by complexity or total encounter time
Total bundled session (84mg + monitoring)~$1,200–$1,500Medicare ~$1,450; commercial 90–130% of Medicare

Ready to Find Out If Spravato Is Right for You?

Book a free consultation — we'll review your history, verify your insurance coverage, and walk you through what to expect.

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