BCBS Illinois reimbursement rates in Iowa
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS Illinois's published Iowa rates is $23.23 per 15 min (11 rates, 59 providers). That is 19% below Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $28.59.
- Codes with a median
- 93
- 97153 median
- $23.23per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Illinois vs Iowa Medicaid
Across 11 published rates from 57 providers, BCBS Illinois pays a median of $36.36 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Iowa. That is 1.2% below Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $36.81. BCBS Illinois publishes Iowa rates for 93 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the September 2026 files.
| Code | BCBS Illinois median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $23.23per 15 min | $92.92 | $28.5919% below | — | 1159 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $36.36per 15 min | $145.44 | $36.811.2% below | — | 1157 providers |
All 93 BCBS Illinois codes with a median in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $23.23 per 15 min ($92.92 per hour), from 11 rates and 59 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97153?
BCBS Illinois's median is 19% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $36.36 per 15 min ($145.44 per hour), from 11 rates and 57 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97155?
BCBS Illinois's median is 1.2% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $36.81 per 15 min.
How many codes does BCBS Illinois publish rates for in Iowa?
93 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a BCBS Illinois median in Iowa. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.