BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Missouri
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Tennessee's median in Missouri is $21.86 per 15 min, or $87.44 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 23% above Missouri Medicaid ($17.73).
- 97153 median
- $21.86per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $25.61per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Missouri Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Tennessee's median in Missouri is $25.61 per 15 min, or $102.44 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 1.4% above Missouri Medicaid ($25.26). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.17 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Missouri. 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 | Missouri Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $21.86per 15 min | $87.44 | $17.73 | — | 511 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $25.61per 15 min | $102.44 | $25.26 | — | 511 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Missouri?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Missouri rates for 97153 is $21.86 per 15 min ($87.44 per hour), from 5 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Missouri?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Missouri rates for 97155 is $25.61 per 15 min ($102.44 per hour), from 5 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Missouri Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 23% above the Missouri Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.73 per 15 min.