CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Delaware
CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Delaware, across 12 rates and 132 providers. That is 56% above Delaware Medicaid ($15.68).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Delaware Medicaid and TRICARE
CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Delaware, across 12 rates and 132 providers. That is 85% above Delaware Medicaid ($17.66). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Delaware. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Delaware Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $15.68 | — | 12132 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $17.66 | — | 12132 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Delaware?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Delaware rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 12 rates and 132 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Delaware?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Delaware rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 12 rates and 132 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Delaware Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 56% above the Delaware Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.68 per 15 min.