BCBS North Carolina ABA reimbursement rates in Arkansas
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS North Carolina's median in Arkansas is $34.01 per 15 min, or $136.04 an hour, from 16 published rates. That is 127% above Arkansas Medicaid ($15.00).
- 97153 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Arkansas Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS North Carolina's median in Arkansas is $34.01 per 15 min, or $136.04 an hour, from 16 published rates. That is 51% above Arkansas Medicaid ($22.50). BCBS North Carolina pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Arkansas. Figures come from BCBS North Carolina's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS North Carolina median | Per hour | Arkansas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $15.00 | — | 1611 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $22.50 | — | 1611 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Arkansas?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Arkansas rates for 97153 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 16 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Arkansas?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Arkansas rates for 97155 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 16 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Arkansas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS North Carolina's median is 127% above the Arkansas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.00 per 15 min.