CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Florida
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), CareFirst BCBS's median in Florida is $24.46 per 15 min, or $97.84 an hour, from 21 published rates. That is 100% above Florida Medicaid ($12.26).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Florida Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), CareFirst BCBS's median in Florida is $32.61 per 15 min, or $130.44 an hour, from 21 published rates. That is 70% above Florida Medicaid ($19.17). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Florida. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Florida Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $12.26 | — | 21203 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $19.17 | — | 21203 providers |
Every ABA code CareFirst BCBS publishes in Florida
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Florida?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Florida rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 21 rates and 203 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Florida?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Florida rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 21 rates and 203 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Florida Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 100% above the Florida Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.26 per 15 min.