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CareFirst BCBS · Indiana · October 2026

CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in Indiana

Across 10 published rates from 32 providers, CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $24.46 per 15 min for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in Indiana. That is 53% above Indiana Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $16.04.

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

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CareFirst BCBS vs Indiana Medicaid

CareFirst BCBS's median rate for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Indiana is $32.61 per 15 min, across 10 published rates from 32 providers. That is 26% above Indiana Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $25.97. CareFirst BCBS publishes Indiana rates for 91 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeCareFirst BCBS medianPer hourIndiana MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$24.46per 15 min$97.84$16.0453% above—1032 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$32.61per 15 min$130.44$25.9726% above—1032 providers
CareFirst BCBS median$24.46
Indiana Medicaid$16.04
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Indiana?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Indiana rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 10 rates and 32 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Indiana Medicaid for 97153?

CareFirst BCBS's median is 53% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $16.04 per 15 min.

What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Indiana?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Indiana rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 10 rates and 32 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Indiana Medicaid for 97155?

CareFirst BCBS's median is 26% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $25.97 per 15 min.

How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in Indiana?

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