BCBS North Carolina ABA reimbursement rates in Louisiana
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS North Carolina's median in Louisiana is $34.01 per 15 min, or $136.04 an hour, from 14 published rates. That is 240% above Louisiana Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Louisiana Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS North Carolina's median in Louisiana is $34.01 per 15 min, or $136.04 an hour, from 14 published rates. That is 404% above Louisiana Medicaid ($6.75). BCBS North Carolina pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Louisiana. Figures come from BCBS North Carolina's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS North Carolina median | Per hour | Louisiana Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $10.00 | — | 1424 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $6.75 | — | 1424 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Louisiana?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Louisiana rates for 97153 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 14 rates and 24 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Louisiana?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Louisiana rates for 97155 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 14 rates and 24 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Louisiana Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS North Carolina's median is 240% above the Louisiana Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.