CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Colorado
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), CareFirst BCBS's median in Colorado is $24.46 per 15 min, or $97.84 an hour, from 10 published rates. That is 42% above Colorado Medicaid ($17.20).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Colorado Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), CareFirst BCBS's median in Colorado is $32.61 per 15 min, or $130.44 an hour, from 10 published rates. That is 26% above Colorado Medicaid ($25.80). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Colorado. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Colorado Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $17.20 | — | 1060 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $25.80 | — | 1060 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Colorado?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Colorado rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 10 rates and 60 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Colorado?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Colorado rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 10 rates and 60 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Colorado Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 42% above the Colorado Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.20 per 15 min.