UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Maryland
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), UnitedHealthcare's median in Maryland is $28.66 per 15 min, or $114.64 an hour, from 124 published rates. That is 37% above Maryland Medicaid ($20.91).
- 97153 median
- $28.66per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $28.66per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), UnitedHealthcare's median in Maryland is $28.66 per 15 min, or $114.64 an hour, from 124 published rates. That is 25% below Maryland Medicaid ($38.34). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Maryland. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.66per 15 min | $114.64 | $20.91 | — | 124320 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $28.66per 15 min | $114.64 | $38.34 | — | 124320 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $28.66 per 15 min ($114.64 per hour), from 124 rates and 320 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Maryland?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $28.66 per 15 min ($114.64 per hour), from 124 rates and 320 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Maryland Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 37% above the Maryland Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.