Ambetter (Centene) ABA reimbursement rates in Kentucky
Ambetter (Centene) pays a median of $22.97 per 15 min ($91.88 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Kentucky, across 11 rates and 34 providers. That is 89% above Kentucky Medicaid ($12.18).
- 97153 median
- $22.97per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $20.68per 15 min
- Files
- August 2026
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Ambetter (Centene) vs Kentucky Medicaid and TRICARE
Ambetter (Centene) pays a median of $20.68 per 15 min ($82.72 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Kentucky, across 5 rates and 12 providers. That is 4.2% below Kentucky Medicaid ($21.59). Ambetter (Centene) pays 0.90 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Kentucky. Figures come from Ambetter (Centene)'s August 2026 price-transparency files. 23 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | Ambetter (Centene) median | Per hour | Kentucky Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $22.97per 15 min | $91.88 | $12.18 | — | 1134 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $20.68per 15 min | $82.72 | $21.59 | — | 512 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97153 in Kentucky?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Kentucky rates for 97153 is $22.97 per 15 min ($91.88 per hour), from 11 rates and 34 providers in the August 2026 files.
What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97155 in Kentucky?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Kentucky rates for 97155 is $20.68 per 15 min ($82.72 per hour), from 5 rates and 12 providers in the August 2026 files.
Does Ambetter (Centene) pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Ambetter (Centene)'s median is 89% above the Kentucky Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.18 per 15 min.