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CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Michigan

For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), CareFirst BCBS's median in Michigan is $24.46 per 15 min, or $97.84 an hour, from 8 published rates. For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), CareFirst BCBS's median in Michigan is $32.61 per 15 min, or $130.44 an hour, from 8 published rates.

Updated 2026-10-09October 2026 files

97153 median
$24.46per 15 min
97155 median
$32.61per 15 min
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CareFirst BCBS vs Michigan Medicaid and TRICARE

CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Michigan. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.

CodeCareFirst BCBS medianPer hourMichigan MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$24.46per 15 min$97.84——848 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$32.61per 15 min$130.44——848 providers
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What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Michigan?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Michigan rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 8 rates and 48 providers in the October 2026 files.

What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Michigan?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Michigan rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 8 rates and 48 providers in the October 2026 files.