BCBS North Carolina ABA reimbursement rates in Washington
BCBS North Carolina pays a median of $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Washington, across 20 rates and 47 providers. That is 174% above Washington Medicaid ($12.40).
- 97153 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Washington 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 Washington, across 20 rates and 47 providers. That is 141% above Washington Medicaid ($14.09). BCBS North Carolina pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Washington. Figures come from BCBS North Carolina's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS North Carolina median | Per hour | Washington Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $12.40 | — | 2047 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $14.09 | — | 2047 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Washington?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Washington rates for 97153 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 20 rates and 47 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Washington?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Washington rates for 97155 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 20 rates and 47 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Washington Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS North Carolina's median is 174% above the Washington Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.40 per 15 min.