UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in District of Columbia
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), UnitedHealthcare's median in District of Columbia is $59.82 per 15 min, or $239.28 an hour, from 38 published rates. That is 118% above District of Columbia Medicaid ($27.50).
- 97153 median
- $59.82per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $59.72per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs District of Columbia Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), UnitedHealthcare's median in District of Columbia is $59.72 per 15 min, or $238.88 an hour, from 38 published rates. That is 91% above District of Columbia Medicaid ($31.25). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in District of Columbia. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | District of Columbia Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $59.82per 15 min | $239.28 | $27.50 | — | 3855 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $59.72per 15 min | $238.88 | $31.25 | — | 3855 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in District of Columbia?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published District of Columbia rates for 97153 is $59.82 per 15 min ($239.28 per hour), from 38 rates and 55 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in District of Columbia?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published District of Columbia rates for 97155 is $59.72 per 15 min ($238.88 per hour), from 38 rates and 55 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than District of Columbia Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 118% above the District of Columbia Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $27.50 per 15 min.