CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in Illinois
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published Illinois rates is $24.46 per 15 min (12 rates, 59 providers). Across 12 published rates from 59 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 Illinois.
- Codes with a median
- 93
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Illinois Medicaid
CareFirst BCBS publishes Illinois rates for 93 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
All 93 CareFirst BCBS codes with a median in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Illinois?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Illinois rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 12 rates and 59 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Illinois?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Illinois rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 12 rates and 59 providers in the October 2026 files.
How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in Illinois?
93 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a CareFirst BCBS median in Illinois. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.