Independence Blue Cross ABA reimbursement rates in New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross pays a median of $51.44 per 15 min ($205.76 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in New Jersey, across 10 rates and 9 providers. That is 359% above New Jersey Medicaid ($11.20).
- 97153 median
- $51.44per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $49.56per 15 min
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- October 2026
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Independence Blue Cross vs New Jersey Medicaid and TRICARE
Independence Blue Cross pays a median of $49.56 per 15 min ($198.24 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in New Jersey, across 6 rates and 5 providers. That is 133% above New Jersey Medicaid ($21.25). Independence Blue Cross pays 0.96 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in New Jersey. Figures come from Independence Blue Cross's October 2026 price-transparency files. 2 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | Independence Blue Cross median | Per hour | New Jersey Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $51.44per 15 min | $205.76 | $11.20 | — | 109 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $49.56per 15 min | $198.24 | $21.25 | — | 65 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Independence Blue Cross pay for 97153 in New Jersey?
The median of Independence Blue Cross's published New Jersey rates for 97153 is $51.44 per 15 min ($205.76 per hour), from 10 rates and 9 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Independence Blue Cross pay for 97155 in New Jersey?
The median of Independence Blue Cross's published New Jersey rates for 97155 is $49.56 per 15 min ($198.24 per hour), from 6 rates and 5 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Independence Blue Cross pay more than New Jersey Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Independence Blue Cross's median is 359% above the New Jersey Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $11.20 per 15 min.