What Medicaid pays therapists

Medicaid payment and participation rules vary by state, program and managed-care organization. The reports here are community observations; state agencies and plans may also publish fee schedules. Use the exact program and service period when comparing rates.

Reported 90837: the single report was $120, about 96% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (1 report · 1 across all CPTs · updated 2026-10-10)

All 1 Medicaid reports

Payer	St	License	CPT	Rate	Effective	Note / source
—	WV	LPC/LMHC	90837 (60 min)	$120	October 2026	submitted

Recent changes and reports: Check the state program and managed-care plan’s enrollment, authorization, documentation and claim-review rules. An individual community report does not establish the practices of every Medicaid payer.

Questions therapists ask about Medicaid

How much does Medicaid pay for a 90837?

Therapists reported 1 Medicaid rate for CPT 90837 between October 2026 and October 2026. The median was $120.

What should I watch for with Medicaid?

Check the state program and managed-care plan’s enrollment, authorization, documentation and claim-review rules. An individual community report does not establish the practices of every Medicaid payer.

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All figures are community reports with sources linked; self-reported and unverified. Updated as new reports clear moderation.