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BCBS Michigan · Alabama · October 2026

BCBS Michigan reimbursement rates in Alabama

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS Michigan's published Alabama rates is $18.52 per 15 min (8 rates, 10 providers). That is 85% above Alabama Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $10.00.

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

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BCBS Michigan vs Alabama Medicaid

Across 7 published rates from 8 providers, BCBS Michigan pays a median of $18.26 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Alabama. That is 22% above Alabama Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $15.00. BCBS Michigan publishes Alabama rates for 69 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeBCBS Michigan medianPer hourAlabama MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$18.52per 15 min$74.08$10.0085% above—810 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$18.26per 15 min$73.04$15.0022% above—78 providers
BCBS Michigan median$18.52
Alabama Medicaid$10.00
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in Alabama?

The median of BCBS Michigan's published Alabama rates for 97153 is $18.52 per 15 min ($74.08 per hour), from 8 rates and 10 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Alabama Medicaid for 97153?

BCBS Michigan's median is 85% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.

What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in Alabama?

The median of BCBS Michigan's published Alabama rates for 97155 is $18.26 per 15 min ($73.04 per hour), from 7 rates and 8 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Alabama Medicaid for 97155?

BCBS Michigan's median is 22% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.00 per 15 min.

How many codes does BCBS Michigan publish rates for in Alabama?

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