Ambetter (Centene) ABA reimbursement rates in Iowa
Ambetter (Centene) pays a median of $23.67 per 15 min ($94.68 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Iowa, across 11 rates and 23 providers. That is 17% below Iowa Medicaid ($28.59).
- 97153 median
- $23.67per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $22.61per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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Ambetter (Centene) vs Iowa Medicaid and TRICARE
Ambetter (Centene) pays a median of $22.61 per 15 min ($90.44 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Iowa, across 9 rates and 9 providers. That is 39% below Iowa Medicaid ($36.81). Ambetter (Centene) pays 0.96 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Iowa. Figures come from Ambetter (Centene)'s September 2026 price-transparency files. 11 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | Ambetter (Centene) median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $23.67per 15 min | $94.68 | $28.59 | — | 1123 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $22.61per 15 min | $90.44 | $36.81 | — | 99 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Iowa rates for 97153 is $23.67 per 15 min ($94.68 per hour), from 11 rates and 23 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Iowa rates for 97155 is $22.61 per 15 min ($90.44 per hour), from 9 rates and 9 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does Ambetter (Centene) pay more than Iowa Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Ambetter (Centene)'s median is 17% below the Iowa Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.