Payer × state
What BCBS pays therapists in Washington
Six therapists in Washington reported BCBS rates. The median 90837 was $128 across 6 reports, with a range of $120 to $153.
Reported 90837: median $128, range $120–$153, about 102% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $152.52 | October 2026 | Regence of OR (Clark County only) submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $120.24 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $152.27 | October 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $120.25 | August 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $135.39 | August 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $121 | July 2024 | Some report an Increase from this amount? submitted |
6 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all BCBS reports, all Washington reports.