Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Alaska
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in Alaska is $15.00 per 15 min, or $60.00 an hour, from 39 published rates. That is 53% below Alaska Medicaid ($31.95).
- 97153 median
- $15.00per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $19.00per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Alaska Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in Alaska is $19.00 per 15 min, or $76.00 an hour, from 39 published rates. That is 55% below Alaska Medicaid ($41.97). Aetna pays 1.27 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Alaska. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Alaska Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.00per 15 min | $60.00 | $31.95 | — | 39227 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $19.00per 15 min | $76.00 | $41.97 | — | 39228 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Alaska?
The median of Aetna's published Alaska rates for 97153 is $15.00 per 15 min ($60.00 per hour), from 39 rates and 227 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Alaska?
The median of Aetna's published Alaska rates for 97155 is $19.00 per 15 min ($76.00 per hour), from 39 rates and 228 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Alaska Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 53% below the Alaska Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $31.95 per 15 min.