BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Kentucky
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Tennessee's median in Kentucky is $28.71 per 15 min, or $114.84 an hour, from 13 published rates. That is 136% above Kentucky Medicaid ($12.18).
- 97153 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Kentucky Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Tennessee's median in Kentucky is $28.71 per 15 min, or $114.84 an hour, from 13 published rates. That is 33% above Kentucky Medicaid ($21.59). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Kentucky. 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 | Kentucky Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $12.18 | — | 1341 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $21.59 | — | 1341 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Kentucky?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Kentucky rates for 97153 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 13 rates and 41 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Kentucky?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Kentucky rates for 97155 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 13 rates and 41 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 136% above the Kentucky Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.18 per 15 min.