BCBS Michigan ABA reimbursement rates in Iowa
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Michigan's median in Iowa is $19.75 per 15 min, or $79.00 an hour, from 63 published rates. That is 31% below Iowa Medicaid ($28.59).
- 97153 median
- $19.75per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $30.43per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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BCBS Michigan vs Iowa Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Michigan's median in Iowa is $30.43 per 15 min, or $121.72 an hour, from 57 published rates. That is 17% below Iowa Medicaid ($36.81). BCBS Michigan pays 1.54 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Iowa. Figures come from BCBS Michigan's October 2026 price-transparency files. 2 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | BCBS Michigan median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $19.75per 15 min | $79.00 | $28.59 | — | 63143 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $30.43per 15 min | $121.72 | $36.81 | — | 57137 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $19.75 per 15 min ($79.00 per hour), from 63 rates and 143 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $30.43 per 15 min ($121.72 per hour), from 57 rates and 137 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Iowa Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Michigan's median is 31% below the Iowa Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.