What Anthem BCBS pays for therapy sessions
What Anthem BCBS pays depends heavily on your state. For a 60-minute session (CPT 90837), typical rates run from $70 in Massachusetts to $135 in Kansas, from published payer contracts. Pick your state below for local figures. Updated July 2026.
Anthem BCBS is the hardest to generalize: each state's Blue plan negotiates its own fee schedules, so Anthem can be the highest payer in one state and mid-pack in the next. Check your state's page before drawing conclusions.
- Reimbursement rates retrieved from CMS transparency data
- Updated July 2026
What Anthem BCBS typically pays
Typical national rates; your state can sit well above or below.
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Anthem BCBS rates by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
About this data
From CMS Transparency in Coverage files, which insurers must publish. This page reflects Anthem BCBS's published contracted rates for licensed behavioral health providers nationwide. Each figure is the typical contracted rate for master's-level clinicians (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT): a guide, not a quote, and credentialing never guarantees panel acceptance. Last synced July 2026.
Common questions
- How much does Anthem BCBS pay for a 60-minute therapy session (90837)?
- Anthem BCBS typically reimburses $122 or more for CPT 90837, with many contracts paying up to $168.
- Does Anthem BCBS pay therapists the same in every state?
- No. Contracted rates vary meaningfully by state: among states with published data, Anthem BCBS's typical 90837 rate ranges from $70 to $135. Pick your state page for local figures.
- How do I get credentialed with Anthem BCBS?
- You apply to join Anthem BCBS's network, and approval is at Anthem BCBS's discretion, usually after 60 to 120 days. We prepare and file the application for you for a one-time $99. Start with paneled.ai.
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