CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in Connecticut
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published Connecticut rates is $24.46 per 15 min (14 rates, 52 providers). That is 82% above Connecticut Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $13.46.
- Codes with a median
- 92
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Connecticut Medicaid
Across 13 published rates from 52 providers, CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $32.61 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Connecticut. Connecticut Medicaid publishes no comparable fee-for-service rate for 97155. CareFirst BCBS publishes Connecticut rates for 92 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Connecticut Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $13.4682% above | — | 1452 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | — | — | 1352 providers |
All 92 CareFirst BCBS codes with a median in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Connecticut?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Connecticut rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 14 rates and 52 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Connecticut Medicaid for 97153?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 82% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $13.46 per 15 min.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Connecticut?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Connecticut rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 13 rates and 52 providers in the October 2026 files.
How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in Connecticut?
92 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a CareFirst BCBS median in Connecticut. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.