UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in South Dakota
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), UnitedHealthcare's median in South Dakota is $63.26 per 15 min, or $253.04 an hour, from 21 published rates. That is 191% above South Dakota Medicaid ($21.73).
- 97153 median
- $63.26per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $63.26per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs South Dakota Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), UnitedHealthcare's median in South Dakota is $63.26 per 15 min, or $253.04 an hour, from 21 published rates. That is 62% above South Dakota Medicaid ($39.00). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in South Dakota. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | South Dakota Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $63.26per 15 min | $253.04 | $21.73 | — | 2128 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $63.26per 15 min | $253.04 | $39.00 | — | 2128 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in South Dakota?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published South Dakota rates for 97153 is $63.26 per 15 min ($253.04 per hour), from 21 rates and 28 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in South Dakota?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published South Dakota rates for 97155 is $63.26 per 15 min ($253.04 per hour), from 21 rates and 28 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than South Dakota Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 191% above the South Dakota Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $21.73 per 15 min.