BCBS North Carolina ABA reimbursement rates in Arizona
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS North Carolina's median in Arizona is $34.01 per 15 min, or $136.04 an hour, from 12 published rates. That is 90% above Arizona Medicaid ($17.91).
- 97153 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Arizona Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS North Carolina's median in Arizona is $34.01 per 15 min, or $136.04 an hour, from 12 published rates. That is 23% above Arizona Medicaid ($27.72). BCBS North Carolina pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Arizona. Figures come from BCBS North Carolina's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS North Carolina median | Per hour | Arizona Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $17.91 | — | 1237 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $27.72 | — | 1237 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Arizona?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Arizona rates for 97153 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 12 rates and 37 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Arizona?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Arizona rates for 97155 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 12 rates and 37 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Arizona Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS North Carolina's median is 90% above the Arizona Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.91 per 15 min.