Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Texas
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in Texas is $18.24 per 15 min, or $72.96 an hour, from 44 published rates. That is 26% above Texas Medicaid ($14.50).
- 97153 median
- $18.24per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $24.60per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Texas Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in Texas is $24.60 per 15 min, or $98.40 an hour, from 42 published rates. That is 2.0% below Texas Medicaid ($25.10). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Texas. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Texas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $18.24per 15 min | $72.96 | $14.50 | — | 44230 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | $25.10 | — | 42230 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Texas?
The median of Aetna's published Texas rates for 97153 is $18.24 per 15 min ($72.96 per hour), from 44 rates and 230 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Texas?
The median of Aetna's published Texas rates for 97155 is $24.60 per 15 min ($98.40 per hour), from 42 rates and 230 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Texas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 26% above the Texas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.50 per 15 min.