Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Missouri
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in Missouri is $15.78 per 15 min, or $63.12 an hour, from 10 published rates. That is 11% below Missouri Medicaid ($17.73).
- 97153 median
- $15.78per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $20.97per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Missouri Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in Missouri is $20.97 per 15 min, or $83.88 an hour, from 12 published rates. That is 17% below Missouri Medicaid ($25.26). Aetna pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Missouri. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Missouri Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.78per 15 min | $63.12 | $17.73 | — | 1026 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $20.97per 15 min | $83.88 | $25.26 | — | 1226 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Missouri?
The median of Aetna's published Missouri rates for 97153 is $15.78 per 15 min ($63.12 per hour), from 10 rates and 26 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Missouri?
The median of Aetna's published Missouri rates for 97155 is $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 per hour), from 12 rates and 26 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Missouri Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 11% below the Missouri Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.73 per 15 min.