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Aetna · Arkansas · October 2026

Aetna reimbursement rates in Arkansas

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of Aetna's published Arkansas rates is $15.55 per 15 min (6 rates, 12 providers). That is 3.7% above Arkansas Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $15.00.

Updated 2026-10-08Source: payer price-transparency files

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Aetna vs Arkansas Medicaid

Across 6 published rates from 12 providers, Aetna pays a median of $20.97 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Arkansas. That is 6.8% below Arkansas Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $22.50. Aetna publishes Arkansas rates for 67 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeAetna medianPer hourArkansas MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$15.55per 15 min$62.20$15.003.7% above—612 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$20.97per 15 min$83.88$22.506.8% below—612 providers
Aetna median$15.55
Arkansas Medicaid$15.00
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Arkansas?

The median of Aetna's published Arkansas rates for 97153 is $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 per hour), from 6 rates and 12 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does Aetna pay more than Arkansas Medicaid for 97153?

Aetna's median is 3.7% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.00 per 15 min.

What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Arkansas?

The median of Aetna's published Arkansas rates for 97155 is $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 per hour), from 6 rates and 12 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does Aetna pay more than Arkansas Medicaid for 97155?

Aetna's median is 6.8% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $22.50 per 15 min.

How many codes does Aetna publish rates for in Arkansas?

67 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a Aetna median in Arkansas. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.