BCBS Illinois ABA reimbursement rates in New York
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Illinois's median in New York is $23.23 per 15 min, or $92.92 an hour, from 8 published rates. That is 141% above New York Medicaid ($9.63).
- 97153 median
- $23.23per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $36.36per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Illinois vs New York Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Illinois's median in New York is $36.36 per 15 min, or $145.44 an hour, from 7 published rates. That is 89% above New York Medicaid ($19.26). BCBS Illinois pays 1.57 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in New York. Figures come from BCBS Illinois's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS Illinois median | Per hour | New York Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $23.23per 15 min | $92.92 | $9.63 | — | 878 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $36.36per 15 min | $145.44 | $19.26 | — | 775 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97153 in New York?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published New York rates for 97153 is $23.23 per 15 min ($92.92 per hour), from 8 rates and 78 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97155 in New York?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published New York rates for 97155 is $36.36 per 15 min ($145.44 per hour), from 7 rates and 75 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Illinois pay more than New York Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Illinois's median is 141% above the New York Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $9.63 per 15 min.