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Blue KC · California · October 2026

Blue KC reimbursement rates in California

Blue KC's median rate for 90837 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation) in California is $183.82 per session, across 22 published rates from 7 providers. Blue KC's median rate for 90834 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation) in California is $125.01 per session, across 22 published rates from 7 providers.

Updated 2026-10-08Source: payer price-transparency files

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90837 median
$183.82per session
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Blue KC vs California Medicaid

Blue KC publishes California rates for 60 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeBlue KC medianPer hourCalifornia MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
90837Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation$183.82per session———227 providers
90834Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation$125.01per session———227 providers
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What does Blue KC pay for 90837 in California?

The median of Blue KC's published California rates for 90837 is $183.82 per session, from 22 rates and 7 providers in the October 2026 files.

What does Blue KC pay for 90834 in California?

The median of Blue KC's published California rates for 90834 is $125.01 per session, from 22 rates and 7 providers in the October 2026 files.

How many codes does Blue KC publish rates for in California?

60 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a Blue KC median in California. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.