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What therapists in Minnesota report being paid
Therapists in Minnesota reported 5 rates. The median 90837 was $137 across 2 reports. That is $22 above the national median of $115 across 568 reports.
Reported 90837: median $137, range $117–$158, about 110% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (2 reports · 5 across all CPTs · updated 2026-09-11)
Minnesota 90837 by payer
| Payer | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $158 | single report | 1 |
| Optum / UHC | $117 | single report | 1 |
Minnesota 90837 by license
| License | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensed | $158 | single report | 1 |
| LCSW | $117 | single report | 1 |
Minnesota 90837 by route
| Route | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | $158 | single report | 1 |
| Alma | $117 | single report | 1 |
All 5 Minnesota reports
| Route | Payer | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | Aetna | Pre-licensed | 90837 (60 min) | $157.52 | September 2026 | submitted |
| Alma | Aetna | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $101 | August 2026 | Cut from 116.80 submitted |
| Alma | Optum / UHC | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $116.80 | December 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | Health Partners | LMFT | 90847 (family, with client) | $107 | June 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | Health Partners | LMFT | 90846 (family, no client) | $148.87 | January 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.