UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Iowa
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $55.10 per 15 min ($220.40 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Iowa, across 69 rates and 104 providers. That is 93% above Iowa Medicaid ($28.59).
- 97153 median
- $55.10per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $55.10per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Iowa Medicaid and TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $55.10 per 15 min ($220.40 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Iowa, across 69 rates and 104 providers. That is 50% above Iowa Medicaid ($36.81). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Iowa. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $55.10per 15 min | $220.40 | $28.59 | — | 69104 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $55.10per 15 min | $220.40 | $36.81 | — | 69104 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $55.10 per 15 min ($220.40 per hour), from 69 rates and 104 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $55.10 per 15 min ($220.40 per hour), from 69 rates and 104 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Iowa Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 93% above the Iowa Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.