Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Colorado
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in Colorado is $18.24 per 15 min, or $72.96 an hour, from 21 published rates. That is 6.0% above Colorado Medicaid ($17.20).
- 97153 median
- $18.24per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $24.60per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Colorado Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in Colorado is $24.60 per 15 min, or $98.40 an hour, from 20 published rates. That is 4.7% below Colorado Medicaid ($25.80). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Colorado. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Colorado Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $18.24per 15 min | $72.96 | $17.20 | — | 2180 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | $25.80 | — | 2080 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Colorado?
The median of Aetna's published Colorado rates for 97153 is $18.24 per 15 min ($72.96 per hour), from 21 rates and 80 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Colorado?
The median of Aetna's published Colorado rates for 97155 is $24.60 per 15 min ($98.40 per hour), from 20 rates and 80 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Colorado Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 6.0% above the Colorado Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.20 per 15 min.