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What every payer pays for 97153 in Iowa

Across 5 commercial payers in Iowa, the middle payer's median for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) is $26.70 per 15 min. Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate, $28.59 per 15 min, is 7.1% above that commercial median.

Updated 2026-10-08October 2026 filesSources: state fee schedule, CMS, price-transparency files

Commercial median
$26.70per 15 min
Iowa Medicaid
$28.59
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97153 in Iowa, by payer type

Iowa Medicaid$28.59
Commercial (5 payers)$26.70
UnitedHealthcare$55.10
BCBS Illinois$23.23
per 15 min. Commercial = median of payer medians, October 2026 files.
By payer

Each payer's 97153 rate in Iowa

PayerMedianPer hourRates (n)
UnitedHealthcareCommercial$55.10 per 15 min$220.4069
BCBS IllinoisCommercial$23.23 per 15 min$92.9211
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What do commercial payers pay for 97153 in Iowa?

The median of 5 payers' medians is $26.70 per 15 min, from 104 published rates in the October 2026 files.

How does Iowa Medicaid compare with commercial insurance for 97153?

Iowa Medicaid pays $28.59 per 15 min, 7.1% above the commercial median.

What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Iowa?

UnitedHealthcare's median is $55.10 per 15 min, from 69 rates and 104 providers.

What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97153 in Iowa?

BCBS Illinois's median is $23.23 per 15 min, from 11 rates and 59 providers.