UnitedHealthcare (Optum Behavioral Health) pays a median of $138.13 for CPT 90837 in District of Columbia. The middle 80% of published UHC rates runs from $110.30 to $206.35. District of Columbia Medicaid FFS pays $144.82 and Medicare pays $181.03. 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 District of Columbia with Contract Checker v1.3. CPT 90837 and District of Columbia are already filled in. Compare your number to the District of Columbia UHC median $138.13 (10th percentile $110.30, 90th percentile $206.35), plus Medicare NF and Medicaid FFS when parsed.
Published UHC rates in District of Columbia
| CPT | Low end (10th percentile) | Median | High end (90th percentile) | N (rates / NPIs) | State rate page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90791 | $124.39 | $163.38 | $257.94 | 51 / 105 | 90791 / District of Columbia |
| 90832 | $56.21 | $73.34 | $108.70 | 50 / 105 | 90832 / District of Columbia |
| 90834 | $78.73 | $101.36 | $152.36 | 53 / 109 | 90834 / District of Columbia |
| 90837 | $110.30 | $138.13 | $206.35 | 50 / 105 | 90837 / District of Columbia |
How UnitedHealthcare compares with Medicare and Medicaid in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the published UnitedHealthcare (Optum Behavioral Health) median for CPT 90837 is $138.13, which is 76.3% of the lowest District of Columbia Medicare amount ($181.03, office setting, CMS RVU26D, effective 2026-10-01). The low end (10th percentile) is $110.30 and the high end (90th percentile) is $206.35, across 50 published rate rows in the UHC price transparency file dated 2026-09-01. District of Columbia Medicaid fee-for-service pays $144.82 (DHCF DCPFS26001 file, effective 2026-01-01).
| CPT | UHC median | Medicare | UHC as % of Medicare | Medicaid FFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPT 90837 | $138.13 | $181.03 | 76.3% | $144.82 |
| CPT 90834 | $101.36 | $123.52 | 82.1% | $98.82 |
| CPT 90791 | $163.38 | $188.26 | 86.8% | $150.61 |
| CPT 90832 | $73.34 | $93.06 | 78.8% | $74.45 |
Official FFS hubs for District of Columbia
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Questions
What does UHC pay for 90837 in District of Columbia?
UHC (UnitedHealthcare / Optum Behavioral Health) pays a median of $138.13 for CPT 90837 in District of Columbia (10th percentile $110.30, 90th percentile $206.35; 50 rate rows). Source: UHC Transparency in Coverage file dated 2026-09-01.
What does UHC pay for 90834 in District of Columbia?
The UHC median for CPT 90834 in District of Columbia is $101.36 (10th percentile $78.73, 90th percentile $152.36). Source: UHC Transparency in Coverage file dated 2026-09-01.
How do I check a 90837 offer in District of Columbia?
Paste the offered dollar into the Contract Checker with CPT 90837 and District of Columbia (https://goparite.com/tools/contract-checker?code=90837&state=DC). 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 District of Columbia?
District of Columbia CPT 90837 UnitedHealthcare Optum Behavioral Health professional median is $138.13 (10th percentile $110.30, 90th percentile $206.35; 50 rate rows; 105 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 District of Columbia?
District of Columbia CPT 90834 UHC professional median is $101.36 (10th percentile $78.73, 90th percentile $152.36; 53 rate rows; 109 NPIs). Same Optum Behavioral Health file as 90837. Aetna and Anthem stay Coming soon.
Are 90832 and 90791 loaded for UnitedHealthcare in District of Columbia?
Yes. District of Columbia UHC medians: CPT 90832 $73.34; CPT 90791 $163.38. Same professional outpatient negotiated extract.
How does District of Columbia Medicaid FFS compare to UHC for CPT 90837?
District of Columbia Medicaid FFS is $144.82; Medicare non-facility PFS is $181.03; the UHC median is $138.13. These are different programs. Medicaid FFS is official fee-for-service, not MCO.
How does UnitedHealthcare pay for 90837 in District of Columbia compared with Medicare?
The published UnitedHealthcare median for CPT 90837 in District of Columbia is $138.13, or 76.3% of the lowest District of Columbia Medicare office amount ($181.03, CMS RVU26D). Half of published UHC rates sit below the median and half above; 10% are below $110.30. Source: UHC price transparency file dated 2026-09-01.
Are Aetna or Anthem commercial rates listed for District of Columbia 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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