Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Iowa
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in Iowa is $16.52 per 15 min, or $66.08 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 42% below Iowa Medicaid ($28.59).
- 97153 median
- $16.52per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $22.79per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Iowa Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in Iowa is $22.79 per 15 min, or $91.16 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 38% below Iowa Medicaid ($36.81). Aetna pays 1.38 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Iowa. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $16.52per 15 min | $66.08 | $28.59 | — | 58 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $22.79per 15 min | $91.16 | $36.81 | — | 58 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of Aetna's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $16.52 per 15 min ($66.08 per hour), from 5 rates and 8 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of Aetna's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $22.79 per 15 min ($91.16 per hour), from 5 rates and 8 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Iowa Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 42% below the Iowa Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.