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QualChoice · California · September 2026

QualChoice reimbursement rates in California

Across 10 published rates from 4 providers, QualChoice pays a median of $227.54 per session for 90837 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation) in California. Across 8 published rates from 4 providers, QualChoice pays a median of $142.76 per session for 90834 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation) in California.

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

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90837 median
$227.54per session
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QualChoice vs California Medicaid

QualChoice publishes California rates for 13 of the codes we track. Figures are from the September 2026 files.

CodeQualChoice medianPer hourCalifornia MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
90837Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation$227.54per session———104 providers
90834Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation$142.76per session———84 providers
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What does QualChoice pay for 90837 in California?

The median of QualChoice's published California rates for 90837 is $227.54 per session, from 10 rates and 4 providers in the September 2026 files.

What does QualChoice pay for 90834 in California?

The median of QualChoice's published California rates for 90834 is $142.76 per session, from 8 rates and 4 providers in the September 2026 files.

How many codes does QualChoice publish rates for in California?

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