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BCBS Massachusetts reimbursement rates in California

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS Massachusetts's published California rates is $16.40 per 15 min (5 rates, 72 providers). California Medicaid publishes no comparable fee-for-service rate for 97153.

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

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BCBS Massachusetts vs California Medicaid

Across 5 published rates from 72 providers, BCBS Massachusetts pays a median of $34.75 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in California. California Medicaid publishes no comparable fee-for-service rate for 97155. BCBS Massachusetts publishes California rates for 42 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeBCBS Massachusetts medianPer hourCalifornia MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$16.40per 15 min$65.60——572 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$34.75per 15 min$139.00——572 providers
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What does BCBS Massachusetts pay for 97153 in California?

The median of BCBS Massachusetts's published California rates for 97153 is $16.40 per 15 min ($65.60 per hour), from 5 rates and 72 providers in the October 2026 files.

What does BCBS Massachusetts pay for 97155 in California?

The median of BCBS Massachusetts's published California rates for 97155 is $34.75 per 15 min ($139.00 per hour), from 5 rates and 72 providers in the October 2026 files.

How many codes does BCBS Massachusetts publish rates for in California?

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