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Ambetter (Centene) ABA reimbursement rates in Maryland
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Ambetter (Centene)'s median in Maryland is $22.65 per 15 min, or $90.60 an hour, from 10 published rates. That is 8.3% above Maryland Medicaid ($20.91).
- 97153 median
- $22.65per 15 min
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- August 2026
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Ambetter (Centene) vs Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE
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 | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $22.65per 15 min | $90.60 | $20.91 | — | 1012 providers |
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What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Maryland rates for 97153 is $22.65 per 15 min ($90.60 per hour), from 10 rates and 12 providers in the August 2026 files.
Does Ambetter (Centene) pay more than Maryland Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Ambetter (Centene)'s median is 8.3% above the Maryland Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.