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What Independence Blue Cross pays therapists
Therapists reported 5 Independence Blue Cross rates between June 2025 and January 2026. The median for a 90837 was $95 across 2 reports.
Reported 90837: median $95, about 76% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (2 reports · 5 across all CPTs · updated 2026-08-23)
Independence Blue Cross 90837 by license
| License | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCSW | $95 | single report | 1 |
| LPC/LMHC | $95 | single report | 1 |
Independence Blue Cross 90837 by route
| Route | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headway | $95 | $95–$95 | 2 |
Independence Blue Cross 90837 by state
| State | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $95 | single report | 1 |
| Georgia | $95 | single report | 1 |
Other codes: 90834 (45 min) median $73 (1 report); 90847 (family, with client) median $86 (1 report); 90846 (family, no client) median $82 (1 report).
Independence Blue Cross by state, in detail
All 5 Independence Blue Cross reports
| Route | St | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headway | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $73.20 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $95 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90846 (family, no client) | $82.30 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90847 (family, with client) | $86.23 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | PA | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $95 | June 2025 | submitted |
Limitations
These figures have three limitations. First, every rate is self-reported and unverified. Second, the sample is self-selected: 14% of all reports come from California. Third, license is missing on 66 of 789 rows. These per-payer reports describe this sample; additional reports can change the median and widen the range. How this data is collected and checked.