Cigna ABA reimbursement rates in Alabama
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Cigna's median in Alabama is $12.00 per 15 min, or $48.00 an hour, from 52 published rates. That is 20% above Alabama Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $12.00per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $21.00per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Cigna vs Alabama Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Cigna's median in Alabama is $21.00 per 15 min, or $84.00 an hour, from 53 published rates. That is 40% above Alabama Medicaid ($15.00). Cigna pays 1.75 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Alabama. Figures come from Cigna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Cigna median | Per hour | Alabama Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $12.00per 15 min | $48.00 | $10.00 | — | 52150 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $21.00per 15 min | $84.00 | $15.00 | — | 53150 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Cigna pay for 97153 in Alabama?
The median of Cigna's published Alabama rates for 97153 is $12.00 per 15 min ($48.00 per hour), from 52 rates and 150 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Cigna pay for 97155 in Alabama?
The median of Cigna's published Alabama rates for 97155 is $21.00 per 15 min ($84.00 per hour), from 53 rates and 150 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Cigna pay more than Alabama Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Cigna's median is 20% above the Alabama Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.