California 90837 rate (2026): Medicaid FFS $98.02, UHC median $146.25, Medicare $172.69 to $198.30

Official California Medicaid FFS for CPT 90837 (Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient) is $98.02 from Medi-Cal Rates, effective 2026-08-15, verified 2026-09-10. CY 2026 Medicare non-facility PFS is $172.69 to $198.30 across 29 CMS localities. Source: CMS RVU26D, October 2026 release and the official California fee schedule. Not an MCO or commercial rate. The published UnitedHealthcare (Optum Behavioral Health) median is $146.25; the middle 80% of published UHC rates run from $100.53 to $252.08 (file dated 2026-09-01, counted by provider practice state). See what UnitedHealthcare pays in California.