BCBS Massachusetts reimbursement rates in Massachusetts
Across 30 published rates from 3899 providers, BCBS Massachusetts pays a median of $15.56 per 15 min for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in Massachusetts. That is 4.9% below Massachusetts Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $16.37.
- Codes with a median
- 91
- 97153 median
- $15.56per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
On this page
BCBS Massachusetts vs Massachusetts Medicaid
BCBS Massachusetts's median rate for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Massachusetts is $36.36 per 15 min, across 28 published rates from 3898 providers. That is 18% above Massachusetts Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $30.73. BCBS Massachusetts publishes Massachusetts rates for 91 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | BCBS Massachusetts median | Per hour | Massachusetts Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.56per 15 min | $62.24 | $16.374.9% below | — | 303899 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $36.36per 15 min | $145.44 | $30.7318% above | — | 283898 providers |
All 91 BCBS Massachusetts codes with a median in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Massachusetts pay for 97153 in Massachusetts?
The median of BCBS Massachusetts's published Massachusetts rates for 97153 is $15.56 per 15 min ($62.24 per hour), from 30 rates and 3899 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Massachusetts pay more than Massachusetts Medicaid for 97153?
BCBS Massachusetts's median is 4.9% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $16.37 per 15 min.
What does BCBS Massachusetts pay for 97155 in Massachusetts?
The median of BCBS Massachusetts's published Massachusetts rates for 97155 is $36.36 per 15 min ($145.44 per hour), from 28 rates and 3898 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Massachusetts pay more than Massachusetts Medicaid for 97155?
BCBS Massachusetts's median is 18% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $30.73 per 15 min.
How many codes does BCBS Massachusetts publish rates for in Massachusetts?
91 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a BCBS Massachusetts median in Massachusetts. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.