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BCBS Texas · California · September 2026

BCBS Texas reimbursement rates in California

BCBS Texas's median rate for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in California is $13.63 per 15 min, across 5 published rates from 311 providers. California Medicaid publishes no comparable fee-for-service rate for 97153.

Updated 2026-10-08Source: payer price-transparency files

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BCBS Texas vs California Medicaid

For 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)), the median of BCBS Texas's published California rates is $25.42 per 15 min (5 rates, 235 providers). California Medicaid publishes no comparable fee-for-service rate for 97155. BCBS Texas publishes California rates for 66 of the codes we track. Figures are from the September 2026 files.

CodeBCBS Texas medianPer hourCalifornia MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$13.63per 15 min$54.52——5311 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$25.42per 15 min$101.68——5235 providers
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What does BCBS Texas pay for 97153 in California?

The median of BCBS Texas's published California rates for 97153 is $13.63 per 15 min ($54.52 per hour), from 5 rates and 311 providers in the September 2026 files.

What does BCBS Texas pay for 97155 in California?

The median of BCBS Texas's published California rates for 97155 is $25.42 per 15 min ($101.68 per hour), from 5 rates and 235 providers in the September 2026 files.

How many codes does BCBS Texas publish rates for in California?

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