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BCBS Illinois · Maryland · September 2026

BCBS Illinois reimbursement rates in Maryland

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS Illinois's published Maryland rates is $23.23 per 15 min (5 rates, 11 providers). That is 11% above Maryland Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $20.91.

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

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BCBS Illinois vs Maryland Medicaid

Across 5 published rates from 53 providers, BCBS Illinois pays a median of $30.91 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Maryland. That is 19% below Maryland Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $38.34. BCBS Illinois publishes Maryland rates for 45 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the September 2026 files.

CodeBCBS Illinois medianPer hourMaryland MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$23.23per 15 min$92.92$20.9111% above—511 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$30.91per 15 min$123.64$38.3419% below—553 providers
BCBS Illinois median$23.23
Maryland Medicaid$20.91
97153, per 15 min. September 2026 files.
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What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97153 in Maryland?

The median of BCBS Illinois's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $23.23 per 15 min ($92.92 per hour), from 5 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.

Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Maryland Medicaid for 97153?

BCBS Illinois's median is 11% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.

What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97155 in Maryland?

The median of BCBS Illinois's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $30.91 per 15 min ($123.64 per hour), from 5 rates and 53 providers in the September 2026 files.

Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Maryland Medicaid for 97155?

BCBS Illinois's median is 19% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $38.34 per 15 min.

How many codes does BCBS Illinois publish rates for in Maryland?

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