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What therapists in Arkansas report being paid
Therapists in Arkansas reported 5 rates. The median 90837 was $112 across 4 reports. That is $4 below the national median of $115 across 568 reports. Most Arkansas reports come from licensed professional counselors.
Reported 90837: median $112, range $78–$166, about 89% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (4 reports · 5 across all CPTs · updated 2026-09-23)
Arkansas 90837 by payer
Arkansas 90837 by license
| License | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPC/LMHC | $140 | $78–$166 | 3 |
| LCSW | $83 | single report | 1 |
Arkansas 90837 by route
| Route | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | $122 | $78–$166 | 2 |
| Lyra Health | $140 | single report | 1 |
| Brightside Health | $83 | single report | 1 |
All 5 Arkansas reports
| Route | Payer | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | Optum / UHC | LPC/LMHC | 90846 (family, no client) | $104.11 | September 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | Aetna | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $78.49 | September 2026 | submitted |
| Lyra Health | Aetna | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $140 | February 2025 | submitted |
| Brightside Health | — | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $83 | January 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | BCBS | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $166.19 | April 2024 | 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-state reports describe this sample; additional reports can change the median and widen the range. How this data is collected and checked.