HomeRatesOptum / UHCCalifornia

Payer × state

What Optum / UHC pays therapists in California

Six therapists in California reported Optum / UHC rates. The median 90837 was $116 across 4 reports, with a range of $116 to $120. Across all codes the median was $116, which reflects the 2 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.

Reported 90837: median $116, range $116–$120 (4 reports · 6 across all CPTs)

RouteLicenseCPTRateEffectiveNote / source
Direct contractLCSW90791 (intake)$137.10August 2026submitted
Direct contractLCSW90837 (60 min)$115.82August 2026submitted
Direct contractLCSW90834 (45 min)$78.73August 2026submitted
Direct contractLCSW90837 (60 min)$115.82August 2023submitted
HeadwayLCSW90837 (60 min)$120August 2023submitted
Direct contractLMFT90837 (60 min)$115.82June 2022submitted

Get an email when Optum / UHC rates in California change.

One report a month, one more if Optum / UHC cuts in California. Never displayed, sold, or shared.

4 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all Optum / UHC reports, all California reports.