CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Georgia
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), CareFirst BCBS's median in Georgia is $24.46 per 15 min, or $97.84 an hour, from 13 published rates. That is 21% below Georgia Medicaid ($30.91).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Georgia Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), CareFirst BCBS's median in Georgia is $32.61 per 15 min, or $130.44 an hour, from 12 published rates. That is 19% below Georgia Medicaid ($40.14). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Georgia. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Georgia Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $30.91 | — | 1392 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $40.14 | — | 1292 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Georgia?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Georgia rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 13 rates and 92 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Georgia?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Georgia rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 12 rates and 92 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Georgia Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 21% below the Georgia Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $30.91 per 15 min.