What insurance pays therapists in Oregon
In Oregon, insurers typically reimburse $98 to $120 for a 60-minute therapy session (CPT 90837), depending on the payer. Typical rates for every payer and code are in the table below. Updated July 2026.
- Reimbursement rates retrieved from CMS transparency data
- Updated July 2026
Rates by payer and CPT code in Oregon
Aetna is typically the strongest payer for a 60-minute session in Oregon, at $120, while Cigna sits lowest at $98. Taken together, Oregon runs about 11% above the national average across the same networks. The grid below is the full picture: every payer and session type, using the conservative low end of each payer's published contracts.
| Payer | 90837 (60-min therapy) | 90834 (45-min therapy) | 90791 (Initial evaluation) | 90847 (Family therapy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $120 | $85 | $138 | $100 |
| Cigna | $98 | $65 | $100 | $79 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $116 | $79 | $131 | $92 |
Payer by payer in Oregon
Aetna in Oregon
Aetna typically reimburses $120 for a 60-minute session (90837) in Oregon, with contracts commonly running $120–$156. That's about 4% above its national figure. All Aetna rates.
Cigna in Oregon
Cigna typically reimburses $98 for a 60-minute session (90837) in Oregon, with contracts commonly running $98–$100. That's about 40% above its national figure. All Cigna rates.
UnitedHealthcare in Oregon
UnitedHealthcare hasn't published enough Oregon-specific data, so the honest figure is its national one: typically $116 for a 60-minute session (90837), with contracts commonly running $116–$125. All UnitedHealthcare rates.
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About this data
From CMS Transparency in Coverage files, which insurers must publish. This page reflects published contracted rates for licensed behavioral health providers in Oregon. 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
- Which insurance pays therapists the most in Oregon?
- Aetna, typically $120 for a 60-minute session (90837); Cigna is lowest at $98.
- Is therapy reimbursement in Oregon higher or lower than the national average?
- About 11% above the typical national rate for a 60-minute session, across the same payers.
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