BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Iowa
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Tennessee's median in Iowa is $34.78 per 15 min, or $139.12 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 22% above Iowa Medicaid ($28.59).
- 97153 median
- $34.78per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $34.78per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Iowa Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Tennessee's median in Iowa is $34.78 per 15 min, or $139.12 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 5.5% below Iowa Medicaid ($36.81). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Iowa. Figures come from BCBS Tennessee's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS Tennessee median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.78per 15 min | $139.12 | $28.59 | — | 67 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.78per 15 min | $139.12 | $36.81 | — | 67 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $34.78 per 15 min ($139.12 per hour), from 6 rates and 7 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $34.78 per 15 min ($139.12 per hour), from 6 rates and 7 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Iowa Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 22% above the Iowa Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.