Payer × state
What BCBS pays therapists in Virginia
Seven therapists in Virginia reported BCBS rates. The median 90837 was $150 across 7 reports, with a range of $113 to $171.
Reported 90837: median $150, range $113–$171, about 120% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (7 reports · 7 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $171 | August 2026 | $161 in 2025 submitted |
| Direct contract | — | 90837 (60 min) | $150 | December 2025 | Anthem, independent contract, masters level, rounded source |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $170.99 | October 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $113.40 | October 2025 | submitted |
| Headway | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $126 | March 2025 | They received an increase from anthem in July 2026 and refuse to pass it on. submitted |
| Grow Therapy | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $117.34 | August 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $152.66 | August 2024 | submitted |
7 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all BCBS reports, all Virginia reports.