CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Hawaii
CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Hawaii, across 10 rates and 24 providers. That is 39% above Hawaii Medicaid ($17.66).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Hawaii 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 Hawaii, across 10 rates and 24 providers. That is 9.3% below Hawaii Medicaid ($35.94). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Hawaii. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Hawaii Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $17.66 | — | 1024 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $35.94 | — | 1024 providers |
Every ABA code CareFirst BCBS publishes in Hawaii
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Hawaii?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Hawaii rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 10 rates and 24 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Hawaii?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Hawaii rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 10 rates and 24 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Hawaii Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 39% above the Hawaii Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.66 per 15 min.