UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Colorado
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $51.60 per 15 min ($206.40 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Colorado, across 137 rates and 178 providers. That is 200% above Colorado Medicaid ($17.20).
- 97153 median
- $51.60per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $51.60per 15 min
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UnitedHealthcare vs Colorado Medicaid and TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $51.60 per 15 min ($206.40 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Colorado, across 137 rates and 178 providers. That is 100% above Colorado Medicaid ($25.80). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Colorado. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Colorado Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $51.60per 15 min | $206.40 | $17.20 | — | 137178 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $51.60per 15 min | $206.40 | $25.80 | — | 137178 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Colorado?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Colorado rates for 97153 is $51.60 per 15 min ($206.40 per hour), from 137 rates and 178 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Colorado?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Colorado rates for 97155 is $51.60 per 15 min ($206.40 per hour), from 137 rates and 178 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Colorado Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 200% above the Colorado Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.20 per 15 min.