Payer × state
What Aetna pays therapists in California
Eleven therapists in California reported Aetna rates. The median 90837 was $113 across 7 reports, with a range of $110 to $157. Across all codes the median was $113, which reflects the 4 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $113, range $110–$157 (7 reports · 11 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $112 | August 2026 | Cut from $129 in July submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90791 (intake) | $123.75 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $112.96 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $82.50 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $112.96 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $112.96 | August 2025 | Southern CA, direct credentialing; Cigna offered $80, declined source |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $157.04 | August 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90834 (45 min) | $120 | August 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90791 (intake) | $165 | August 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $109.62 | January 2025 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $129 | August 2023 | submitted |
7 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all Aetna reports, all California reports.