CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Kentucky
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), CareFirst BCBS's median in Kentucky is $24.46 per 15 min, or $97.84 an hour, from 7 published rates. That is 101% above Kentucky Medicaid ($12.18).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Kentucky Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), CareFirst BCBS's median in Kentucky is $32.61 per 15 min, or $130.44 an hour, from 7 published rates. That is 51% above Kentucky Medicaid ($21.59). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Kentucky. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Kentucky Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $12.18 | — | 724 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $21.59 | — | 724 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Kentucky?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Kentucky rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 7 rates and 24 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Kentucky?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Kentucky rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 7 rates and 24 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 101% above the Kentucky Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.18 per 15 min.