CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Minnesota
CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Minnesota, across 9 rates and 36 providers. That is 21% above Minnesota Medicaid ($20.17).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Minnesota 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 Minnesota, across 9 rates and 36 providers. That is 62% above Minnesota Medicaid ($20.17). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Minnesota. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Minnesota Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $20.17 | — | 936 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $20.17 | — | 936 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Minnesota?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Minnesota rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 9 rates and 36 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Minnesota?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Minnesota rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 9 rates and 36 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Minnesota Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 21% above the Minnesota Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.17 per 15 min.