90837 reimbursement rate in Louisiana by payer (2026)
The 90837 reimbursement rate in Louisiana (Psychotherapy, 60 min) ranges from $82.50 to $169.73 per unit across Medicaid FFS, Medicare (CMS PFS), and UnitedHealthcare (TiC), before patient responsibility. These are Parite ranges for planning, not a guarantee of what you will be paid.
Louisiana therapy reimbursement rates by CPT code. 90837 reimbursement rates by state. All reimbursement rates by state and CPT code.
In Louisiana, the Medicare 90837 high of $164.73 is above the Medicare high in 17 of the other 52 jurisdictions Parite publishes.
Telehealth reimbursement by payer for 90837 in Louisiana
Medicaid reimbursement rate for 90837 in Louisiana
| Payer | Low | High | Median | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicaid FFS | $125.86 | $125.86 | $125.86 | official state Medicaid FFS (Parite parse) · effective 2025-07-01 |
| Medicare (CMS PFS) | $162.37 | $164.73 | $163.55 | CMS PFS RVU26C non-facility |
| UnitedHealthcare (TiC) | $82.50 | $169.73 | $125.93 | UHC OHBS TiC professional outpatient (Parite) |
Source: Parite (goparite.com). Updated 2026-09-17. Labels as Parite provides them: official state Medicaid FFS (Parite parse); CMS PFS RVU26C non-facility; UHC OHBS TiC professional outpatient (Parite). Not a contracted rate for your entity and not a guarantee.
90837 reimbursement rate in nearby states
Other Louisiana codes
- 90791 reimbursement rate in Louisiana by payer (2026), 90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
- 90834 reimbursement rate in Louisiana by payer (2026), 90834 Psychotherapy, 45 min
Rates are negotiated, not fixed. A rate your entity negotiated needs a contract in your entity's name, so see payer contracting for telehealth, how to own your payer contracts, behavioral health payer contracting, and rent a PC vs build your own professional corporation. Same code in other states.
Questions, answered
What is the Medicaid reimbursement rate for 90837 in Louisiana?
The Medicaid reimbursement rate for 90837 in Louisiana is $125.86 per unit. These are planning ranges from Parite, not a guarantee of payment.
What is the Medicare reimbursement rate for 90837 in Louisiana?
The Medicare reimbursement rate for 90837 in Louisiana is $162.37 to $164.73 per unit. These are planning ranges from Parite, not a guarantee of payment.
What is the UnitedHealthcare reimbursement rate for 90837 in Louisiana?
The UnitedHealthcare reimbursement rate for 90837 in Louisiana is $82.50 to $169.73 per unit. These are planning ranges from Parite, not a guarantee of payment.
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