Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Kentucky
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in Kentucky is $15.55 per 15 min, or $62.20 an hour, from 15 published rates. That is 28% above Kentucky Medicaid ($12.18).
- 97153 median
- $15.55per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $20.97per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Kentucky Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in Kentucky is $20.97 per 15 min, or $83.88 an hour, from 15 published rates. That is 2.9% below Kentucky Medicaid ($21.59). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Kentucky. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Kentucky Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.55per 15 min | $62.20 | $12.18 | — | 1537 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $20.97per 15 min | $83.88 | $21.59 | — | 1537 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Kentucky?
The median of Aetna's published Kentucky rates for 97153 is $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 per hour), from 15 rates and 37 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Kentucky?
The median of Aetna's published Kentucky rates for 97155 is $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 per hour), from 15 rates and 37 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 28% above the Kentucky Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.18 per 15 min.