Cigna ABA reimbursement rates in South Dakota
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Cigna's median in South Dakota is $42.53 per 15 min, or $170.12 an hour, from 27 published rates. That is 96% above South Dakota Medicaid ($21.73).
- 97153 median
- $42.53per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $42.53per 15 min
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- October 2026
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Cigna vs South Dakota Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Cigna's median in South Dakota is $42.53 per 15 min, or $170.12 an hour, from 27 published rates. That is 9.1% above South Dakota Medicaid ($39.00). Cigna pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in South Dakota. Figures come from Cigna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Cigna median | Per hour | South Dakota Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $42.53per 15 min | $170.12 | $21.73 | — | 2739 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $42.53per 15 min | $170.12 | $39.00 | — | 2739 providers |
Every ABA code Cigna publishes in South Dakota
Frequently asked questions
What does Cigna pay for 97153 in South Dakota?
The median of Cigna's published South Dakota rates for 97153 is $42.53 per 15 min ($170.12 per hour), from 27 rates and 39 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Cigna pay for 97155 in South Dakota?
The median of Cigna's published South Dakota rates for 97155 is $42.53 per 15 min ($170.12 per hour), from 27 rates and 39 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Cigna pay more than South Dakota Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Cigna's median is 96% above the South Dakota Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $21.73 per 15 min.