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What BCBS pays therapists in Pennsylvania
Six therapists in Pennsylvania reported BCBS rates. The median 90837 was $113 across 6 reports, with a range of $95 to $131.
Reported 90837: median $113, range $95–$131, about 90% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (6 reports · 6 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $100 | October 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $95 | September 2026 | Independence Blue Cross - Virtual Network submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $100 | September 2026 | Highmark BCBS submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $131.29 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $125.07 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $131.29 | July 2026 | submitted |
6 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all BCBS reports, all Pennsylvania reports.