BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in South Carolina
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Tennessee's median in South Carolina is $28.71 per 15 min, or $114.84 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 93% above South Carolina Medicaid ($14.88).
- 97153 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs South Carolina Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Tennessee's median in South Carolina is $28.71 per 15 min, or $114.84 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 35% above South Carolina Medicaid ($21.25). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in South Carolina. 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 | South Carolina Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $14.88 | — | 617 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $21.25 | — | 617 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in South Carolina?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published South Carolina rates for 97153 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 6 rates and 17 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in South Carolina?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published South Carolina rates for 97155 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 6 rates and 17 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than South Carolina Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 93% above the South Carolina Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.88 per 15 min.