Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Washington
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in Washington is $18.24 per 15 min, or $72.96 an hour, from 21 published rates. That is 47% above Washington Medicaid ($12.40).
- 97153 median
- $18.24per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $24.60per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Washington Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in Washington is $24.60 per 15 min, or $98.40 an hour, from 20 published rates. That is 75% above Washington Medicaid ($14.09). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Washington. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Washington Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $18.24per 15 min | $72.96 | $12.40 | — | 2195 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | $14.09 | — | 2095 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Washington?
The median of Aetna's published Washington rates for 97153 is $18.24 per 15 min ($72.96 per hour), from 21 rates and 95 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Washington?
The median of Aetna's published Washington rates for 97155 is $24.60 per 15 min ($98.40 per hour), from 20 rates and 95 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Washington Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 47% above the Washington Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.40 per 15 min.