CareFirst BCBS ABA reimbursement rates in Nevada
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), CareFirst BCBS's median in Nevada is $24.46 per 15 min, or $97.84 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 88% above Nevada Medicaid ($13.01).
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.61per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Nevada Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), CareFirst BCBS's median in Nevada is $32.61 per 15 min, or $130.44 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 8.3% above Nevada Medicaid ($30.10). CareFirst BCBS pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Nevada. Figures come from CareFirst BCBS's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Nevada Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $13.01 | — | 622 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $30.10 | — | 622 providers |
Every ABA code CareFirst BCBS publishes in Nevada
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Nevada?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Nevada rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 6 rates and 22 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Nevada?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Nevada rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 6 rates and 22 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Nevada Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, CareFirst BCBS's median is 88% above the Nevada Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $13.01 per 15 min.