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BCBS North Carolina reimbursement rates in Massachusetts

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS North Carolina's published Massachusetts rates is $34.01 per 15 min (17 rates, 58 providers). That is 108% above Massachusetts Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $16.37.

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

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BCBS North Carolina vs Massachusetts Medicaid

Across 17 published rates from 58 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 Massachusetts. That is 11% above Massachusetts Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $30.73. BCBS North Carolina publishes Massachusetts rates for 75 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the September 2026 files.

CodeBCBS North Carolina medianPer hourMassachusetts MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$34.01per 15 min$136.04$16.37108% above—1758 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$34.01per 15 min$136.04$30.7311% above—1758 providers
BCBS North Carolina median$34.01
Massachusetts Medicaid$16.37
97153, per 15 min. September 2026 files.
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What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97153 in Massachusetts?

The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Massachusetts rates for 97153 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 17 rates and 58 providers in the September 2026 files.

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

BCBS North Carolina's median is 108% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $16.37 per 15 min.

What does BCBS North Carolina pay for 97155 in Massachusetts?

The median of BCBS North Carolina's published Massachusetts rates for 97155 is $34.01 per 15 min ($136.04 per hour), from 17 rates and 58 providers in the September 2026 files.

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

BCBS North Carolina's median is 11% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $30.73 per 15 min.

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

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