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BCBS North Carolina · Alabama · September 2026

BCBS North Carolina reimbursement rates in Alabama

BCBS North Carolina's median rate for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in Alabama is $32.47 per 15 min, across 10 published rates from 23 providers. That is 225% above Alabama Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $10.00.

Updated 2026-10-09Source: payer price-transparency files

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BCBS North Carolina vs Alabama Medicaid

For 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)), the median of BCBS North Carolina's published Alabama rates is $32.47 per 15 min (10 rates, 23 providers). That is 117% above Alabama Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $15.00. BCBS North Carolina publishes Alabama rates for 75 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the September 2026 files.

CodeBCBS North Carolina medianPer hourAlabama MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$32.47per 15 min$129.88$10.00225% above—1023 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$32.47per 15 min$129.88$15.00117% above—1023 providers
BCBS North Carolina median$32.47
Alabama Medicaid$10.00
97153, per 15 min. September 2026 files.
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What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Alabama?

The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Alabama rates for 97153 is $32.47 per 15 min ($129.88 per hour), from 10 rates and 23 providers in the September 2026 files.

Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Alabama Medicaid for 97153?

BCBS North Carolina's median is 225% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.

What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Alabama?

The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Alabama rates for 97155 is $32.47 per 15 min ($129.88 per hour), from 10 rates and 23 providers in the September 2026 files.

Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Alabama Medicaid for 97155?

BCBS North Carolina's median is 117% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.00 per 15 min.

How many codes does BCBS North Carolina publish rates for in Alabama?

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