Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Arizona
Aetna pays a median of $18.24 per 15 min ($72.96 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Arizona, across 24 rates and 97 providers. That is 1.8% above Arizona Medicaid ($17.91).
- 97153 median
- $18.24per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $24.60per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Arizona Medicaid and TRICARE
Aetna pays a median of $24.60 per 15 min ($98.40 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Arizona, across 23 rates and 97 providers. That is 11% below Arizona Medicaid ($27.72). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Arizona. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Arizona Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $18.24per 15 min | $72.96 | $17.91 | — | 2497 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | $27.72 | — | 2397 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Arizona?
The median of Aetna's published Arizona rates for 97153 is $18.24 per 15 min ($72.96 per hour), from 24 rates and 97 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Arizona?
The median of Aetna's published Arizona rates for 97155 is $24.60 per 15 min ($98.40 per hour), from 23 rates and 97 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Arizona Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 1.8% above the Arizona Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.91 per 15 min.