Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Arkansas
Aetna pays a median of $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Arkansas, across 6 rates and 12 providers. That is 3.7% above Arkansas Medicaid ($15.00).
- 97153 median
- $15.55per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $20.97per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Arkansas Medicaid and TRICARE
Aetna pays a median of $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Arkansas, across 6 rates and 12 providers. That is 6.8% below Arkansas Medicaid ($22.50). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Arkansas. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Arkansas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.55per 15 min | $62.20 | $15.00 | — | 612 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $20.97per 15 min | $83.88 | $22.50 | — | 612 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Arkansas?
The median of Aetna's published Arkansas rates for 97153 is $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 per hour), from 6 rates and 12 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Arkansas?
The median of Aetna's published Arkansas rates for 97155 is $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 per hour), from 6 rates and 12 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Arkansas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 3.7% above the Arkansas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.00 per 15 min.