BCBS Michigan ABA reimbursement rates in Maryland
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $19.30 per 15 min ($77.20 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Maryland, across 5 rates and 22 providers. That is 7.7% below Maryland Medicaid ($20.91).
- 97153 median
- $19.30per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $25.52per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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BCBS Michigan vs Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $25.52 per 15 min ($102.08 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Maryland, across 7 rates and 22 providers. That is 33% below Maryland Medicaid ($38.34). BCBS Michigan pays 1.32 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Maryland. 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 | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $19.30per 15 min | $77.20 | $20.91 | — | 522 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $25.52per 15 min | $102.08 | $38.34 | — | 722 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $19.30 per 15 min ($77.20 per hour), from 5 rates and 22 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $25.52 per 15 min ($102.08 per hour), from 7 rates and 22 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Maryland Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Michigan's median is 7.7% below the Maryland Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.