BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Maryland
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $34.34 per 15 min ($137.36 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Maryland, across 11 rates and 14 providers. That is 64% above Maryland Medicaid ($20.91).
- 97153 median
- $34.34per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $34.34per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $34.34 per 15 min ($137.36 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Maryland, across 11 rates and 14 providers. That is 10% below Maryland Medicaid ($38.34). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Maryland. 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 | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.34per 15 min | $137.36 | $20.91 | — | 1114 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.34per 15 min | $137.36 | $38.34 | — | 1114 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $34.34 per 15 min ($137.36 per hour), from 11 rates and 14 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $34.34 per 15 min ($137.36 per hour), from 11 rates and 14 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Maryland Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 64% above the Maryland Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.