Cigna ABA reimbursement rates in District of Columbia
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Cigna's median in District of Columbia is $29.67 per 15 min, or $118.68 an hour, from 50 published rates. That is 7.9% above District of Columbia Medicaid ($27.50).
- 97153 median
- $29.67per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $30.95per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Cigna vs District of Columbia Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Cigna's median in District of Columbia is $30.95 per 15 min, or $123.80 an hour, from 51 published rates. That is 1.0% below District of Columbia Medicaid ($31.25). Cigna pays 1.04 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in District of Columbia. Figures come from Cigna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Cigna median | Per hour | District of Columbia Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $29.67per 15 min | $118.68 | $27.50 | — | 50109 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $30.95per 15 min | $123.80 | $31.25 | — | 51109 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Cigna pay for 97153 in District of Columbia?
The median of Cigna's published District of Columbia rates for 97153 is $29.67 per 15 min ($118.68 per hour), from 50 rates and 109 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Cigna pay for 97155 in District of Columbia?
The median of Cigna's published District of Columbia rates for 97155 is $30.95 per 15 min ($123.80 per hour), from 51 rates and 109 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Cigna pay more than District of Columbia Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Cigna's median is 7.9% above the District of Columbia Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $27.50 per 15 min.