BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Massachusetts
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Tennessee's median in Massachusetts is $28.71 per 15 min, or $114.84 an hour, from 9 published rates. That is 75% above Massachusetts Medicaid ($16.37).
- 97153 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Massachusetts Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Tennessee's median in Massachusetts is $28.71 per 15 min, or $114.84 an hour, from 9 published rates. That is 6.6% below Massachusetts Medicaid ($30.73). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Massachusetts. 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 | Massachusetts Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $16.37 | — | 920 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $30.73 | — | 920 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Massachusetts?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Massachusetts rates for 97153 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 9 rates and 20 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Massachusetts?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Massachusetts rates for 97155 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 9 rates and 20 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Massachusetts Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 75% above the Massachusetts Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $16.37 per 15 min.