BCBS North Carolina reimbursement rates in Arkansas
BCBS North Carolina's median rate for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in Arkansas is $34.01 per 15 min, across 16 published rates from 11 providers. That is 127% above Arkansas Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $15.00.
- Codes with a median
- 73
- 97153 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Arkansas Medicaid
For 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)), the median of BCBS North Carolina's published Arkansas rates is $34.01 per 15 min (16 rates, 11 providers). That is 51% above Arkansas Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $22.50. BCBS North Carolina publishes Arkansas rates for 73 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the September 2026 files.
| Code | BCBS North Carolina median | Per hour | Arkansas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $15.00127% above | — | 1611 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $22.5051% above | — | 1611 providers |
All 73 BCBS North Carolina codes with a median in Arkansas
Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Arkansas?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Arkansas rates for 97153 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 16 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Arkansas Medicaid for 97153?
BCBS North Carolina's median is 127% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $15.00 per 15 min.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Arkansas?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Arkansas rates for 97155 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 16 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Arkansas Medicaid for 97155?
BCBS North Carolina's median is 51% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $22.50 per 15 min.
How many codes does BCBS North Carolina publish rates for in Arkansas?
73 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a BCBS North Carolina median in Arkansas. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.