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BCBS Louisiana ABA reimbursement rates in Kentucky
BCBS Louisiana pays a median of $9.80 per 15 min ($39.20 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Kentucky, across 5 rates and 3 providers. That is 20% below Kentucky Medicaid ($12.18).
- 97153 median
- $9.80per 15 min
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- October 2026
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BCBS Louisiana vs Kentucky Medicaid and TRICARE
Figures come from BCBS Louisiana's October 2026 price-transparency files. 3 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | BCBS Louisiana median | Per hour | Kentucky Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $9.80per 15 min | $39.20 | $12.18 | — | 53 providers |
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What does BCBS Louisiana pay for 97153 in Kentucky?
The median of BCBS Louisiana's published Kentucky rates for 97153 is $9.80 per 15 min ($39.20 per hour), from 5 rates and 3 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Louisiana pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Louisiana's median is 20% below the Kentucky Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.18 per 15 min.