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What BCBS pays therapists in Illinois
Eleven therapists in Illinois reported BCBS rates. The median 90837 was $134 across 9 reports, with a range of $129 to $191. Across all codes the median was $134, which reflects the 2 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $134, range $129–$191, middle half $131–$134, about 107% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (9 reports · 11 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | LCPC/LPCC/LCMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $133.67 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $133.67 | June 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $131.48 | May 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $133.67 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $133.67 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $158.10 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90791 (intake) | $187.08 | June 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $107.81 | June 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $191 | May 2025 | submitted |
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $129 | January 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | — | 90837 (60 min) | $131 | November 2024 | Reported as the BCBS PPO rate, not renegotiated in several years. source |
Related: all BCBS reports, all Illinois reports.