UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Texas
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $36.09 per 15 min ($144.36 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Texas, across 300 rates and 749 providers. That is 149% above Texas Medicaid ($14.50).
- 97153 median
- $36.09per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $36.09per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Texas Medicaid and TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $36.09 per 15 min ($144.36 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Texas, across 300 rates and 749 providers. That is 44% above Texas Medicaid ($25.10). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Texas. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Texas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $36.09per 15 min | $144.36 | $14.50 | — | 300749 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $36.09per 15 min | $144.36 | $25.10 | — | 300749 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Texas?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Texas rates for 97153 is $36.09 per 15 min ($144.36 per hour), from 300 rates and 749 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Texas?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Texas rates for 97155 is $36.09 per 15 min ($144.36 per hour), from 300 rates and 749 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Texas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 149% above the Texas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.50 per 15 min.