Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in District of Columbia
Aetna pays a median of $15.00 per 15 min ($60.00 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in District of Columbia, across 43 rates and 500 providers. That is 46% below District of Columbia Medicaid ($27.50).
- 97153 median
- $15.00per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $19.00per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs District of Columbia Medicaid and TRICARE
Aetna pays a median of $19.00 per 15 min ($76.00 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in District of Columbia, across 42 rates and 500 providers. That is 39% below District of Columbia Medicaid ($31.25). Aetna pays 1.27 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in District of Columbia. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files. 1 credential or modifier tier is broken out in the workspace.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | District of Columbia Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.00per 15 min | $60.00 | $27.50 | — | 43500 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $19.00per 15 min | $76.00 | $31.25 | — | 42500 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in District of Columbia?
The median of Aetna's published District of Columbia rates for 97153 is $15.00 per 15 min ($60.00 per hour), from 43 rates and 500 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in District of Columbia?
The median of Aetna's published District of Columbia rates for 97155 is $19.00 per 15 min ($76.00 per hour), from 42 rates and 500 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than District of Columbia Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 46% below the District of Columbia Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $27.50 per 15 min.