BCBS North Carolina ABA reimbursement rates in Maryland
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS North Carolina's median in Maryland is $32.47 per 15 min, or $129.88 an hour, from 15 published rates. That is 55% above Maryland Medicaid ($20.91).
- 97153 median
- $32.47per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.47per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS North Carolina's median in Maryland is $32.47 per 15 min, or $129.88 an hour, from 15 published rates. That is 15% below Maryland Medicaid ($38.34). BCBS North Carolina pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Maryland. Figures come from BCBS North Carolina's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS North Carolina median | Per hour | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $32.47per 15 min | $129.88 | $20.91 | — | 1554 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.47per 15 min | $129.88 | $38.34 | — | 1554 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $32.47 per 15 min ($129.88 per hour), from 15 rates and 54 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $32.47 per 15 min ($129.88 per hour), from 15 rates and 54 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Maryland Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS North Carolina's median is 55% above the Maryland Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.