Payer × state
What Carelon pays therapists in California
Five therapists in California reported Carelon rates. The median 90837 was $126 across 4 reports, with a range of $95 to $210. Across all codes the median was $120, which reflects the 1 report for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $126, range $95–$210, about 101% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (4 reports · 5 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $210 | March 2026 | Took significant negotiation and advocacy submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $133 | January 2025 | (Medi-cal) submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $120 | October 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90834 (45 min) | $95 | October 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $95 | June 2016 | submitted |
4 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all Carelon reports, all California reports.