UHC (UnitedHealthcare / Optum Behavioral Health) pays a median of $127.94 for CPT 90837 in Texas. The middle 80% of published UHC rates runs from $80.35 to $192.00. Texas Medicaid FFS pays $127.50 for adults and Medicare pays $163.35 to $169.51. Sources: UHC Transparency in Coverage file dated 2026-09-01; TMHP and CMS schedules, verified 2026-09-10.
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 Texas with Contract Checker v1.3. CPT 90837 and Texas are already filled in. Compare your number to the Texas UHC median $127.94 (10th percentile $80.35, 90th percentile $192.00), plus Medicare NF and Medicaid FFS when parsed.
Published UHC rates in Texas
| CPT | Low end (10th percentile) | Median | High end (90th percentile) | N (rates / NPIs) | State rate page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90791 | $95.00 | $150.04 | $234.75 | 324 / 15,291 | 90791 / Texas |
| 90832 | $39.00 | $68.75 | $106.80 | 324 / 15,289 | 90832 / Texas |
| 90834 | $69.41 | $95.74 | $150.41 | 322 / 15,271 | 90834 / Texas |
| 90837 | $80.35 | $127.94 | $192.00 | 319 / 15,267 | 90837 / Texas |
How UnitedHealthcare compares with Medicare and Medicaid in Texas
In Texas, the published UnitedHealthcare (Optum Behavioral Health) median for CPT 90837 is $127.94, which is 78.3% of the lowest Texas Medicare amount ($163.35, office setting, CMS RVU26D, effective 2026-10-01). The low end (10th percentile) is $80.35 and the high end (90th percentile) is $192.00, across 319 published rate rows in the UHC price transparency file dated 2026-09-01. Texas Medicaid fee-for-service pays $127.50 (TMHP Physician file, effective 2026-03-01).
| CPT | UHC median | Medicare | UHC as % of Medicare | Medicaid FFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPT 90837 | $127.94 | $163.35 to $169.51 | 78.3% | $127.50 |
| CPT 90834 | $95.74 | $111.35 to $115.60 | 86% | $86.07 |
| CPT 90791 | $150.04 | $169.31 to $176.11 | 88.6% | $137.93 |
| CPT 90832 | $68.75 | $83.95 to $87.13 | 81.9% | $65.22 |
Official FFS hubs for Texas
- CPT 90837 Medicare and Medicaid FFS in Texas
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Questions
What does UHC pay for 90837 in Texas?
UHC (UnitedHealthcare / Optum Behavioral Health) pays a median of $127.94 for CPT 90837 in Texas (10th percentile $80.35, 90th percentile $192.00; 319 rate rows). Source: UHC Transparency in Coverage file dated 2026-09-01.
What does UHC pay for 90834 in Texas?
The UHC median for CPT 90834 in Texas is $95.74 (10th percentile $69.41, 90th percentile $150.41). Source: UHC Transparency in Coverage file dated 2026-09-01.
Is $110 for 90837 a good rate from United Healthcare in Texas?
$110 is below the Texas UHC median of $127.94 for CPT 90837 and below Texas Medicaid FFS ($127.50). It is above the 10th percentile ($80.35). Paste your number into the Contract Checker to see it as a percent of Medicare.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for CPT 90837 in Texas?
Texas CPT 90837 UnitedHealthcare Optum Behavioral Health professional median is $127.94 (10th percentile $80.35, 90th percentile $192.00; 319 rate rows; 15,267 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 Texas?
Texas CPT 90834 UHC professional median is $95.74 (10th percentile $69.41, 90th percentile $150.41; 322 rate rows; 15,271 NPIs). Same Optum Behavioral Health file as 90837. Aetna and Anthem stay Coming soon.
Are 90832 and 90791 loaded for UnitedHealthcare in Texas?
Yes. Texas UHC medians: CPT 90832 $68.75; CPT 90791 $150.04. Same professional outpatient negotiated extract.
How do I check a 90837 offer in Texas?
Open Contract Checker v1.3 with CPT 90837 and Texas prefilled (https://goparite.com/tools/contract-checker?code=90837&state=TX). Paste your offered dollar.
How does Texas Medicaid FFS compare to UHC for CPT 90837?
Texas Medicaid FFS is $127.50; Medicare non-facility PFS is $163.35; the UHC median is $127.94. These are different programs. Medicaid FFS is official fee-for-service, not MCO.
How does UnitedHealthcare pay for 90837 in Texas compared with Medicare?
The published UnitedHealthcare median for CPT 90837 in Texas is $127.94, or 78.3% of the lowest Texas Medicare office amount ($163.35, CMS RVU26D). Half of published UHC rates sit below the median and half above; 10% are below $80.35. Source: UHC price transparency file dated 2026-09-01.
Are Aetna or Anthem commercial rates listed for Texas 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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