BCBS North Carolina reimbursement rates in Iowa
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS North Carolina's published Iowa rates is $34.01 per 15 min (9 rates, 8 providers). That is 19% above Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $28.59.
- Codes with a median
- 73
- 97153 median
- $34.01per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS North Carolina vs Iowa Medicaid
Across 9 published rates from 8 providers, BCBS North Carolina pays a median of $34.01 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Iowa. That is 7.6% below Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $36.81. BCBS North Carolina publishes Iowa 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 | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $28.5919% above | — | 98 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.01per 15 min | $136.04 | $36.817.6% below | — | 98 providers |
All 73 BCBS North Carolina codes with a median in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 9 rates and 8 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97153?
BCBS North Carolina's median is 19% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.
What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 9 rates and 8 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS North Carolina pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97155?
BCBS North Carolina's median is 7.6% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $36.81 per 15 min.
How many codes does BCBS North Carolina publish rates for in Iowa?
73 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a BCBS North Carolina median in Iowa. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.