BCBS Tennessee reimbursement rates in Iowa
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS Tennessee's published Iowa rates is $34.78 per 15 min (6 rates, 7 providers). That is 22% above Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $28.59.
- Codes with a median
- 42
- 97153 median
- $34.78per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Tennessee vs Iowa Medicaid
Across 6 published rates from 7 providers, BCBS Tennessee pays a median of $34.78 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Iowa. That is 5.5% below Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $36.81. BCBS Tennessee publishes Iowa rates for 42 of the codes we track. Figures are from the September 2026 files.
| Code | BCBS Tennessee median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.78per 15 min | $139.12 | $28.5922% above | — | 67 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.78per 15 min | $139.12 | $36.815.5% below | — | 67 providers |
All 42 BCBS Tennessee codes with a median in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $34.78 per 15 min ($139.12 per hour), from 6 rates and 7 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97153?
BCBS Tennessee's median is 22% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.
What does BCBS Tennessee pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Tennessee's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $34.78 per 15 min ($139.12 per hour), from 6 rates and 7 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Tennessee pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97155?
BCBS Tennessee's median is 5.5% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $36.81 per 15 min.
How many codes does BCBS Tennessee publish rates for in Iowa?
42 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a BCBS Tennessee median in Iowa. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.