Payer × state
What BCBS pays therapists in Rhode Island
Five therapists in Rhode Island reported BCBS rates. The median 90837 was $133 across 5 reports, with a range of $128 to $134.
Reported 90837: median $133, range $128–$134, about 106% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (5 reports · 5 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $132.86 | October 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $132.86 | December 2025 | For LICSW, not LCSW (RI has both distinctions) submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $132.86 | November 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $128 | August 2025 | LICSW source |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $134 | August 2024 | submitted |
5 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all BCBS reports, all Rhode Island reports.