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What Aetna pays therapists in New Jersey
Twelve therapists in New Jersey reported Aetna rates. The median 90837 was $130 across 5 reports, with a range of $128 to $170. Across all codes the median was $131, which reflects the 7 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $130, range $128–$170, about 104% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (5 reports · 12 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headway | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $103 | October 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $170.48 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $132 | June 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90791 (intake) | $172.58 | May 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $148.12 | May 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $127.86 | April 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $152.33 | November 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $86.92 | November 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $127.86 | November 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90791 (intake) | $132.28 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $129.74 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $103 | August 2023 | submitted |
5 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all Aetna reports, all New Jersey reports.