CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Indiana
CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Indiana, across 10 rates and 32 providers. That is 53% above Indiana Medicaid ($16.04).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Indiana 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 Indiana, across 10 rates and 32 providers. That is 26% above Indiana Medicaid ($25.97). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Indiana. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Indiana Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $16.04 | — | 1032 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $25.97 | — | 1032 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Indiana?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Indiana rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 10 rates and 32 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Indiana?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Indiana rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 10 rates and 32 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Indiana Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 53% above the Indiana Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $16.04 per 15 min.