Cigna ABA reimbursement rates in Maryland
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Cigna's median in Maryland is $27.35 per 15 min, or $109.40 an hour, from 140 published rates. That is 31% above Maryland Medicaid ($20.91).
- 97153 median
- $27.35per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $27.35per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Cigna vs Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Cigna's median in Maryland is $27.35 per 15 min, or $109.40 an hour, from 143 published rates. That is 29% below Maryland Medicaid ($38.34). Cigna pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Maryland. Figures come from Cigna's October 2026 price-transparency files. 17 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | Cigna median | Per hour | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $27.35per 15 min | $109.40 | $20.91 | — | 140804 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $27.35per 15 min | $109.40 | $38.34 | — | 143803 providers |
Every ABA code Cigna publishes in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
What does Cigna pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of Cigna's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $27.35 per 15 min ($109.40 per hour), from 140 rates and 804 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Cigna pay for 97155 in Maryland?
The median of Cigna's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $27.35 per 15 min ($109.40 per hour), from 143 rates and 803 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Cigna pay more than Maryland Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Cigna's median is 31% above the Maryland Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.