BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Louisiana
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Louisiana, across 6 rates and 10 providers. That is 187% above Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana, across 6 rates and 10 providers. That is 325% above Louisiana Medicaid ($6.75). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Louisiana. 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 | Louisiana Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $10.00 | — | 610 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $6.75 | — | 610 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Louisiana?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Louisiana rates for 97153 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 6 rates and 10 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Louisiana?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Louisiana rates for 97155 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 6 rates and 10 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Louisiana Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 187% above the Louisiana Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.