UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $44.63 per 15 min ($178.52 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in South Carolina, across 87 rates and 108 providers. That is 200% above South Carolina Medicaid ($14.88).
- 97153 median
- $44.63per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $44.63per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs South Carolina Medicaid and TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $44.63 per 15 min ($178.52 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in South Carolina, across 87 rates and 108 providers. That is 110% above South Carolina Medicaid ($21.25). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in South Carolina. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | South Carolina Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $44.63per 15 min | $178.52 | $14.88 | — | 87108 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $44.63per 15 min | $178.52 | $21.25 | — | 87108 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in South Carolina?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published South Carolina rates for 97153 is $44.63 per 15 min ($178.52 per hour), from 87 rates and 108 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in South Carolina?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published South Carolina rates for 97155 is $44.63 per 15 min ($178.52 per hour), from 87 rates and 108 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than South Carolina Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 200% above the South Carolina Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.88 per 15 min.