California · CPT 90837 · Payer Comparison
Which payer’s rates
cluster higher?
A preview of the reported rate median for each payer in California — by credential level. The full percentile distribution (P10–P90), earnings gap math, and Medicare comparison are in each payer’s full report.
Master’s-level therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
Rate medians — Licensed master’s-level therapists
| Payer | Reported Median | Providers in sample | Confidence | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $116Full spread in report | 10,168 | High | View full report → |
| Cigna | $113Full spread in report | 17,837 | Moderate | View full report → |
| AetnaHighest median | $146Full spread in report | 233,557 | High | View full report → |
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Median (P50) preview only. Full P10–P90 distribution, confidence scoring, and Medicare comparison available in each payer’s report. Source: March 2026 federal TiC MRFs.
Confidence reflects sample size and rate clustering. High = ≥1,000 providers, tight IQR. See methodology for full scoring rubric.
Licensed Psychologists (doctoral)
Rate medians — Licensed psychologists
| Payer | Reported Median | Providers in sample | Confidence | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcareHighest median | $154Full spread in report | 2,690 | High | View full report → |
| Aetna | $146Full spread in report | 26,345 | High | View full report → |
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Median (P50) preview only. Full report includes P10–P90 distribution, Medicare fee schedule comparison, and confidence scoring per credential cohort.
Confidence reflects sample size and rate clustering. High = ≥1,000 providers, tight IQR. See methodology for full scoring rubric.
How to read this
The median tells you where the market clusters. The spread tells you how much variation exists.
The median here is a teaser. The full P10–P90 distribution in each payer’s report shows whether rates are tightly clustered (less negotiating room) or widely spread (tiered networks, more variation by NPI grouping). That spread — not just the median — is what matters before a panel decision or contract review.
What’s in each full report
Full P10–P90 percentile distribution
Sample size for your credential cohort
Confidence scoring — visible before purchase
Medicare fee schedule comparison
Methodology documentation included
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