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CareFirst BCBS · Iowa · October 2026

CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in Iowa

For 90837 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published Iowa rates is $137.30 per session (8 rates, 14 providers). For 90834 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published Iowa rates is $97.61 per session (8 rates, 14 providers).

Updated 2026-10-09Source: payer price-transparency files

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90837 median
$137.30per session
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CareFirst BCBS vs Iowa Medicaid

CareFirst BCBS publishes Iowa rates for 38 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeCareFirst BCBS medianPer hourIowa MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
90837Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation$137.30per session———814 providers
90834Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation$97.61per session———814 providers
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All 38 CareFirst BCBS codes with a median in Iowa

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What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 90837 in Iowa?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Iowa rates for 90837 is $137.30 per session, from 8 rates and 14 providers in the October 2026 files.

What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 90834 in Iowa?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Iowa rates for 90834 is $97.61 per session, from 8 rates and 14 providers in the October 2026 files.

How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in Iowa?

38 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a CareFirst BCBS median in Iowa. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.