Cigna ABA reimbursement rates in Iowa
Cigna pays a median of $42.53 per 15 min ($170.12 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Iowa, across 49 rates and 457 providers. That is 49% above Iowa Medicaid ($28.59).
- 97153 median
- $42.53per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $42.53per 15 min
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- October 2026
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Cigna vs Iowa Medicaid and TRICARE
Cigna pays a median of $42.53 per 15 min ($170.12 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Iowa, across 50 rates and 457 providers. That is 16% above Iowa Medicaid ($36.81). Cigna pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Iowa. Figures come from Cigna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Cigna median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $42.53per 15 min | $170.12 | $28.59 | — | 49457 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $42.53per 15 min | $170.12 | $36.81 | — | 50457 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Cigna pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of Cigna's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $42.53 per 15 min ($170.12 per hour), from 49 rates and 457 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Cigna pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of Cigna's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $42.53 per 15 min ($170.12 per hour), from 50 rates and 457 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Cigna pay more than Iowa Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Cigna's median is 49% above the Iowa Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.