Payer × state
What Aetna pays therapists in New York
Ten therapists in New York reported Aetna rates. The median 90837 was $129 across 6 reports, with a range of $120 to $185. Across all codes the median was $123, which reflects the 4 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $129, range $120–$185, about 103% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (6 reports · 10 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $138 | August 2026 | Was cut from $201 submitted |
| Headway | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $185 | January 2026 | NYC, virtual only source |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $120 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $120.95 | August 2024 | submitted |
| Headway | PhD/PsyD | 90834 (45 min) | $161 | August 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $165.76 | March 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90791 (intake) | $124.32 | January 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $95.06 | January 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $120.66 | January 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90846 (family, no client) | $99.19 | January 2023 | submitted |
6 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all Aetna reports, all New York reports.