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What BCBS pays therapists in New Jersey
Ten therapists in New Jersey reported BCBS rates. The median 90837 was $126 across 6 reports, with a range of $115 to $165. Across all codes the median was $115, which reflects the 4 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $126, range $115–$165, about 101% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $115 | June 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | — | 90837 (60 min) | $115 | September 2025 | Horizon BCBS NJ, masters level source |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $164.28 | August 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $91.54 | July 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $137.26 | July 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90846 (family, no client) | $110.54 | July 2024 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90791 (intake) | $115.72 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $115 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $74 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $164.71 | August 2022 | submitted |
6 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all BCBS reports, all New Jersey reports.