Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Montana
Aetna pays a median of $17.00 per 15 min ($68.00 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Montana, across 5 rates and 5 providers. That is 50% above Montana Medicaid ($11.36).
- 97153 median
- $17.00per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $21.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Montana Medicaid and TRICARE
Aetna pays a median of $21.61 per 15 min ($86.44 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Montana, across 5 rates and 5 providers. That is 5.6% above Montana Medicaid ($20.46). Aetna pays 1.27 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Montana. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Montana Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $17.00per 15 min | $68.00 | $11.36 | — | 55 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $21.61per 15 min | $86.44 | $20.46 | — | 55 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Montana?
The median of Aetna's published Montana rates for 97153 is $17.00 per 15 min ($68.00 per hour), from 5 rates and 5 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Montana?
The median of Aetna's published Montana rates for 97155 is $21.61 per 15 min ($86.44 per hour), from 5 rates and 5 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Montana Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 50% above the Montana Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $11.36 per 15 min.