UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in New Mexico
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), UnitedHealthcare's median in New Mexico is $50.00 per 15 min, or $200.00 an hour, from 39 published rates. That is 55% above New Mexico Medicaid ($32.31).
- 97153 median
- $50.00per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $50.00per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs New Mexico Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), UnitedHealthcare's median in New Mexico is $50.00 per 15 min, or $200.00 an hour, from 39 published rates. That is 26% above New Mexico Medicaid ($39.69). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in New Mexico. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | New Mexico Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $50.00per 15 min | $200.00 | $32.31 | — | 3959 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $50.00per 15 min | $200.00 | $39.69 | — | 3959 providers |
Every ABA code UnitedHealthcare publishes in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in New Mexico?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published New Mexico rates for 97153 is $50.00 per 15 min ($200.00 per hour), from 39 rates and 59 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in New Mexico?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published New Mexico rates for 97155 is $50.00 per 15 min ($200.00 per hour), from 39 rates and 59 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than New Mexico Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 55% above the New Mexico Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $32.31 per 15 min.