Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in South Dakota
Aetna pays a median of $23.37 per 15 min ($93.48 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in South Dakota, across 27 rates and 146 providers. That is 7.5% above South Dakota Medicaid ($21.73).
- 97153 median
- $23.37per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $23.37per 15 min
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- October 2026
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Aetna vs South Dakota Medicaid and TRICARE
Aetna pays a median of $23.37 per 15 min ($93.48 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in South Dakota, across 26 rates and 146 providers. That is 40% below South Dakota Medicaid ($39.00). Aetna pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in South Dakota. 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 | South Dakota Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $23.37per 15 min | $93.48 | $21.73 | — | 27146 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $23.37per 15 min | $93.48 | $39.00 | — | 26146 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in South Dakota?
The median of Aetna's published South Dakota rates for 97153 is $23.37 per 15 min ($93.48 per hour), from 27 rates and 146 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in South Dakota?
The median of Aetna's published South Dakota rates for 97155 is $23.37 per 15 min ($93.48 per hour), from 26 rates and 146 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than South Dakota Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 7.5% above the South Dakota Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $21.73 per 15 min.