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What Optum / UHC pays therapists in California
16 therapists in California reported Optum / UHC rates. The median 90837 was $120 across 11 reports, with a range of $88 to $122. Across all codes the median was $117, which reflects the 5 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $120, range $88–$122, middle half $116–$121, about 96% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (11 reports · 16 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $121.33 | September 2026 | Not updated or adjusted in at least 3 years submitted |
| Collective Counseling Solutions | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $120 | September 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90791 (intake) | $137.10 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $115.82 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $78.73 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Tava Health | LMFT | 90791 (intake) | $105 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Tava Health | LMFT | 90834 (45 min) | $60 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Tava Health | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $88 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Headway | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $122 | October 2024 | submitted |
| Headway | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $117.73 | August 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $115.82 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $120 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCPC/LPCC/LCMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $122 | March 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $73 | January 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $115.82 | June 2022 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $121.36 | August 2020 | submitted |
Related: all Optum / UHC reports, all California reports.