BCBS Michigan ABA reimbursement rates in South Dakota
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $17.86 per 15 min ($71.44 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in South Dakota, across 28 rates and 31 providers. That is 18% below South Dakota Medicaid ($21.73).
- 97153 median
- $17.86per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $23.42per 15 min
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- October 2026
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BCBS Michigan vs South Dakota Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $23.42 per 15 min ($93.68 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in South Dakota, across 24 rates and 25 providers. That is 40% below South Dakota Medicaid ($39.00). BCBS Michigan pays 1.31 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in South Dakota. Figures come from BCBS Michigan's October 2026 price-transparency files. 3 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | BCBS Michigan median | Per hour | South Dakota Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $17.86per 15 min | $71.44 | $21.73 | — | 2831 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $23.42per 15 min | $93.68 | $39.00 | — | 2425 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in South Dakota?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published South Dakota rates for 97153 is $17.86 per 15 min ($71.44 per hour), from 28 rates and 31 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in South Dakota?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published South Dakota rates for 97155 is $23.42 per 15 min ($93.68 per hour), from 24 rates and 25 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Michigan pay more than South Dakota Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Michigan's median is 18% below the South Dakota Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $21.73 per 15 min.