BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in District of Columbia
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $44.99 per 15 min ($179.96 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in District of Columbia, across 8 rates and 6 providers. That is 64% above District of Columbia Medicaid ($27.50).
- 97153 median
- $44.99per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $44.99per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs District of Columbia Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $44.99 per 15 min ($179.96 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in District of Columbia, across 8 rates and 6 providers. That is 44% above District of Columbia Medicaid ($31.25). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in District of Columbia. Figures come from BCBS Tennessee's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS Tennessee median | Per hour | District of Columbia Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $44.99per 15 min | $179.96 | $27.50 | — | 86 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $44.99per 15 min | $179.96 | $31.25 | — | 86 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in District of Columbia?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published District of Columbia rates for 97153 is $44.99 per 15 min ($179.96 per hour), from 8 rates and 6 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in District of Columbia?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published District of Columbia rates for 97155 is $44.99 per 15 min ($179.96 per hour), from 8 rates and 6 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than District of Columbia Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 64% above the District of Columbia Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $27.50 per 15 min.