UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $35.88 per 15 min ($143.52 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Kentucky, across 104 rates and 202 providers. That is 195% above Kentucky Medicaid ($12.18).
- 97153 median
- $35.88per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $35.88per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Kentucky Medicaid and TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $35.88 per 15 min ($143.52 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Kentucky, across 104 rates and 202 providers. That is 66% above Kentucky Medicaid ($21.59). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Kentucky. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Kentucky Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $35.88per 15 min | $143.52 | $12.18 | — | 104202 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $35.88per 15 min | $143.52 | $21.59 | — | 104202 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Kentucky?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Kentucky rates for 97153 is $35.88 per 15 min ($143.52 per hour), from 104 rates and 202 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Kentucky?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Kentucky rates for 97155 is $35.88 per 15 min ($143.52 per hour), from 104 rates and 202 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 195% above the Kentucky Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.18 per 15 min.