BCBS Michigan ABA reimbursement rates in Arkansas
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $13.50 per 15 min ($54.00 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Arkansas, across 54 rates and 235 providers. That is 10% below Arkansas Medicaid ($15.00).
- 97153 median
- $13.50per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $27.00per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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BCBS Michigan vs Arkansas Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $27.00 per 15 min ($108.00 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Arkansas, across 45 rates and 231 providers. That is 20% above Arkansas Medicaid ($22.50). BCBS Michigan pays 2.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Arkansas. Figures come from BCBS Michigan's October 2026 price-transparency files. 4 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | BCBS Michigan median | Per hour | Arkansas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $13.50per 15 min | $54.00 | $15.00 | — | 54235 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $27.00per 15 min | $108.00 | $22.50 | — | 45231 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in Arkansas?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Arkansas rates for 97153 is $13.50 per 15 min ($54.00 per hour), from 54 rates and 235 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in Arkansas?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Arkansas rates for 97155 is $27.00 per 15 min ($108.00 per hour), from 45 rates and 231 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Arkansas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Michigan's median is 10% below the Arkansas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.00 per 15 min.