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What therapists in Washington report being paid
Therapists in Washington reported 5 rates. The median 90837 was $121 across 5 reports. Among states with more than ten reports, medians run from $95 in Georgia to $153 in Oregon. Most Washington reports come from licensed professional counselors.
Reported 90837: median $121, range $80–$159 (5 reports · 5 across all CPTs · updated 2026-08-23)
Washington 90837 by payer
| Payer | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optum / UHC | $140 | $121–$159 | 2 |
| Premera | $135 | single report | 1 |
| Regence | $120 | single report | 1 |
| All payers (flat) | $80 | single report | 1 |
Washington 90837 by license
| License | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPC/LMHC | $120 | $80–$135 | 4 |
| LCSW | $159 | single report | 1 |
Washington 90837 by route
| Route | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | $135 | $120–$159 | 3 |
| Headway | $121 | single report | 1 |
| Rula | $80 | single report | 1 |
All 5 Washington reports
| Route | Payer | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rula | All payers (flat) | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | Optum / UHC | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $159 | December 2025 | United/Optum, group practice, western WA; group Cigna $117 source |
| Headway | Optum / UHC | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $120.55 | August 2025 | United source |
| Direct contract | Regence | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $120.24 | July 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | Premera | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $135 | July 2023 | submitted |
Limitations
These figures have three limitations. First, every rate is self-reported and unverified. Second, the sample is self-selected: 26% of all reports come from Georgia, where the launch discussion reached furthest. Third, license is missing on 53 of 301 rows. Nevertheless, they are the only public per-state figures available to a therapist weighing an offer, and every added report narrows the ranges above.