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BCBS Arizona · Arizona · October 2026

BCBS Arizona reimbursement rates in Arizona

Across 6 published rates from 7 providers, BCBS Arizona pays a median of $21.49 per 15 min for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in Arizona. That is 20% above Arizona Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $17.91.

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

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BCBS Arizona vs Arizona Medicaid

BCBS Arizona's median rate for 90837 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation) in Arizona is $159.67 per session, across 12 published rates from 10 providers. BCBS Arizona publishes Arizona rates for 82 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeBCBS Arizona medianPer hourArizona MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$21.49per 15 min$85.96$17.9120% above—67 providers
90837Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation$159.67per session———1210 providers
BCBS Arizona median$21.49
Arizona Medicaid$17.91
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does BCBS Arizona pay for 97153 in Arizona?

The median of BCBS Arizona's published Arizona rates for 97153 is $21.49 per 15 min ($85.96 per hour), from 6 rates and 7 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does BCBS Arizona pay more than Arizona Medicaid for 97153?

BCBS Arizona's median is 20% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.91 per 15 min.

What does BCBS Arizona pay for 90837 in Arizona?

The median of BCBS Arizona's published Arizona rates for 90837 is $159.67 per session, from 12 rates and 10 providers in the October 2026 files.

How many codes does BCBS Arizona publish rates for in Arizona?

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