BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Texas
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Tennessee's median in Texas is $28.71 per 15 min, or $114.84 an hour, from 19 published rates. That is 98% above Texas Medicaid ($14.50).
- 97153 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Texas Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Tennessee's median in Texas is $28.71 per 15 min, or $114.84 an hour, from 19 published rates. That is 14% above Texas Medicaid ($25.10). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Texas. 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 | Texas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $14.50 | — | 1944 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $25.10 | — | 1944 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Texas?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Texas rates for 97153 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 19 rates and 44 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Texas?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Texas rates for 97155 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 19 rates and 44 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Texas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 98% above the Texas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.50 per 15 min.