BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Alabama
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Alabama, across 13 rates and 30 providers. That is 187% above Alabama Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Alabama Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Alabama, across 13 rates and 30 providers. That is 91% above Alabama Medicaid ($15.00). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Alabama. Figures come from BCBS Tennessee's September 2026 price-transparency files. 1 credential or modifier tier is broken out in the workspace.
| Code | BCBS Tennessee median | Per hour | Alabama Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $10.00 | — | 1330 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $15.00 | — | 1330 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Alabama?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Alabama rates for 97153 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 13 rates and 30 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Alabama?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Alabama rates for 97155 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 13 rates and 30 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Alabama Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 187% above the Alabama Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.