BCBS North Carolina ABA reimbursement rates in Alabama
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS North Carolina's median in Alabama is $32.47 per 15 min, or $129.88 an hour, from 10 published rates. That is 225% above Alabama Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $32.47per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.47per 15 min
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- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Alabama Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS North Carolina's median in Alabama is $32.47 per 15 min, or $129.88 an hour, from 10 published rates. That is 117% above Alabama Medicaid ($15.00). BCBS North Carolina pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Alabama. Figures come from BCBS North Carolina's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS North Carolina median | Per hour | Alabama Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $32.47per 15 min | $129.88 | $10.00 | — | 1023 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.47per 15 min | $129.88 | $15.00 | — | 1023 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Alabama?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Alabama rates for 97153 is $32.47 per 15 min ($129.88 per hour), from 10 rates and 23 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Alabama?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Alabama rates for 97155 is $32.47 per 15 min ($129.88 per hour), from 10 rates and 23 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Alabama Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS North Carolina's median is 225% above the Alabama Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.