BCBS Minnesota ABA reimbursement rates in Arkansas
BCBS Minnesota pays a median of $21.81 per 15 min ($87.24 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Arkansas, across 5 rates and 9 providers. That is 45% above Arkansas Medicaid ($15.00).
- 97153 median
- $21.81per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $21.81per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Minnesota vs Arkansas Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Minnesota pays a median of $21.81 per 15 min ($87.24 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Arkansas, across 5 rates and 9 providers. That is 3.1% below Arkansas Medicaid ($22.50). BCBS Minnesota pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Arkansas. Figures come from BCBS Minnesota's September 2026 price-transparency files. 1 credential or modifier tier is broken out in the workspace.
| Code | BCBS Minnesota median | Per hour | Arkansas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $21.81per 15 min | $87.24 | $15.00 | — | 59 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $21.81per 15 min | $87.24 | $22.50 | — | 59 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Minnesota pay for 97153 in Arkansas?
The median of BCBS Minnesota's published Arkansas rates for 97153 is $21.81 per 15 min ($87.24 per hour), from 5 rates and 9 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Minnesota pay for 97155 in Arkansas?
The median of BCBS Minnesota's published Arkansas rates for 97155 is $21.81 per 15 min ($87.24 per hour), from 5 rates and 9 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Minnesota pay more than Arkansas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Minnesota's median is 45% above the Arkansas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.00 per 15 min.