UnitedHealthcare (Optum Behavioral Health) pays a median of $137.93 for CPT 90837 in Alabama. The middle 80% of published UHC rates runs from $110.00 to $183.26. Alabama Medicaid FFS is Coming soon and Medicare pays $161.70. Sources: UHC Transparency in Coverage file dated 2026-09-01; CMS RVU26D, effective 2026-10-01.
How we got this number: Optum Health Behavioral Services in-network file, source file dated 2026-09-01. Counted by provider practice state. Not a Medicaid managed-care rate.
Compare a 90837 offer in Alabama with Contract Checker v1.3. CPT 90837 and Alabama are already filled in. Compare your number to the Alabama UHC median $137.93 (10th percentile $110.00, 90th percentile $183.26), plus Medicare NF and Medicaid FFS when parsed.
Published UHC rates in Alabama
| CPT | Low end (10th percentile) | Median | High end (90th percentile) | N (rates / NPIs) | State rate page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90791 | $110.00 | $160.00 | $209.37 | 63 / 1,481 | 90791 / Alabama |
| 90832 | $56.68 | $71.11 | $96.38 | 63 / 1,482 | 90832 / Alabama |
| 90834 | $74.98 | $95.00 | $127.43 | 64 / 1,482 | 90834 / Alabama |
| 90837 | $110.00 | $137.93 | $183.26 | 62 / 1,481 | 90837 / Alabama |
How UnitedHealthcare compares with Medicare and Medicaid in Alabama
In Alabama, the published UnitedHealthcare (Optum Behavioral Health) median for CPT 90837 is $137.93, which is 85.3% of the lowest Alabama Medicare amount ($161.70, office setting, CMS RVU26D, effective 2026-10-01). The low end (10th percentile) is $110.00 and the high end (90th percentile) is $183.26, across 62 published rate rows in the UHC price transparency file dated 2026-09-01.
| CPT | UHC median | Medicare | UHC as % of Medicare | Medicaid FFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPT 90837 | $137.93 | $161.70 | 85.3% | Not parsed yet |
| CPT 90834 | $95.00 | $110.14 | 86.3% | Not parsed yet |
| CPT 90791 | $160.00 | $167.51 | 95.5% | Not parsed yet |
| CPT 90832 | $71.11 | $83.11 | 85.6% | Not parsed yet |
Official FFS hubs for Alabama
- CPT 90837 Medicare and Medicaid FFS in Alabama
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Questions
What does UHC pay for 90837 in Alabama?
UHC (UnitedHealthcare / Optum Behavioral Health) pays a median of $137.93 for CPT 90837 in Alabama (10th percentile $110.00, 90th percentile $183.26; 62 rate rows). Source: UHC Transparency in Coverage file dated 2026-09-01.
What does UHC pay for 90834 in Alabama?
The UHC median for CPT 90834 in Alabama is $95.00 (10th percentile $74.98, 90th percentile $127.43). Source: UHC Transparency in Coverage file dated 2026-09-01.
How do I check a 90837 offer in Alabama?
Paste the offered dollar into the Contract Checker with CPT 90837 and Alabama (https://goparite.com/tools/contract-checker?code=90837&state=AL). It shows the offer against Medicare, Medicaid FFS when parsed, and the UHC 10th percentile, median, and 90th percentile.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for CPT 90837 in Alabama?
Alabama CPT 90837 UnitedHealthcare Optum Behavioral Health professional median is $137.93 (10th percentile $110.00, 90th percentile $183.26; 62 rate rows; 1,481 NPIs). How we got this number: source file dated 2026-09-01. Medicare amounts use the CMS Physician Fee Schedule. Medicaid amounts use that state's published fee-for-service schedule when parsed. UnitedHealthcare figures are Optum Behavioral Health professional percentiles from the Transparency in Coverage (TiC) file. Geography is the practice-location state on the in-network file, not a Medicaid managed-care rate. Aetna and Anthem stay Coming soon.
What is the UnitedHealthcare 90834 median in Alabama?
Alabama CPT 90834 UHC professional median is $95.00 (10th percentile $74.98, 90th percentile $127.43; 64 rate rows; 1,482 NPIs). Same Optum Behavioral Health file as 90837. Aetna and Anthem stay Coming soon.
Are 90832 and 90791 loaded for UnitedHealthcare in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama UHC medians: CPT 90832 $71.11; CPT 90791 $160.00. Same professional outpatient negotiated extract.
How does UnitedHealthcare pay for 90837 in Alabama compared with Medicare?
The published UnitedHealthcare median for CPT 90837 in Alabama is $137.93, or 85.3% of the lowest Alabama Medicare office amount ($161.70, CMS RVU26D). Half of published UHC rates sit below the median and half above; 10% are below $110.00. Source: UHC price transparency file dated 2026-09-01.
Are Aetna or Anthem commercial rates listed for Alabama UnitedHealthcare?
No. Only fetched UnitedHealthcare Optum Behavioral Health percentiles are shown. Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and Humana commercial cells stay Coming soon.
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