BCBS North Carolina ABA reimbursement rates in Kentucky
BCBS North Carolina pays a median of $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Kentucky, across 10 rates and 31 providers. That is 179% above Kentucky Medicaid ($12.18).
- 97153 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Kentucky Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS North Carolina pays a median of $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Kentucky, across 10 rates and 31 providers. That is 58% above Kentucky Medicaid ($21.59). BCBS North Carolina pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Kentucky. Figures come from BCBS North Carolina's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS North Carolina median | Per hour | Kentucky Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $12.18 | — | 1031 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $21.59 | — | 1031 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Kentucky?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Kentucky rates for 97153 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 10 rates and 31 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Kentucky?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Kentucky rates for 97155 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 10 rates and 31 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS North Carolina's median is 179% above the Kentucky Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.18 per 15 min.