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What BCBS pays therapists in New York
Eight therapists in New York reported BCBS rates. The median 90837 was $102 across 3 reports, with a range of $98 to $110. Across all codes the median was $100, which reflects the 5 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $102, range $98–$110, about 82% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (3 reports · 8 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $125 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $110 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $83 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90847 (family, with client) | $98 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90846 (family, no client) | $95 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90791 (intake) | $116.02 | March 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $102.50 | March 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $97.94 | December 2025 | submitted |
3 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all BCBS reports, all New York reports.