BCBS Tennessee ABA reimbursement rates in Virginia
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Virginia, across 17 rates and 40 providers. That is 22% above Virginia Medicaid ($23.48).
- 97153 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $28.71per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Virginia Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Virginia, across 17 rates and 40 providers. That is 27% below Virginia Medicaid ($39.40). BCBS Tennessee pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Virginia. 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 | Virginia Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $23.48 | — | 1740 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $28.71per 15 min | $114.84 | $39.40 | — | 1740 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Virginia?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Virginia rates for 97153 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 17 rates and 40 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Virginia?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Virginia rates for 97155 is $28.71 per 15 min ($114.84 per hour), from 17 rates and 40 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Virginia Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Tennessee's median is 22% above the Virginia Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $23.48 per 15 min.