CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in Kentucky
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published Kentucky rates is $24.46 per 15 min (7 rates, 24 providers). That is 101% above Kentucky Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $12.18.
- Codes with a median
- 91
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Kentucky Medicaid
Across 7 published rates from 24 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 Kentucky. That is 51% above Kentucky Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $21.59. CareFirst BCBS publishes Kentucky rates for 91 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Kentucky Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $12.18101% above | — | 724 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $21.5951% above | — | 724 providers |
All 91 CareFirst BCBS codes with a median in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Kentucky?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Kentucky rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 7 rates and 24 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for 97153?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 101% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.18 per 15 min.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Kentucky?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Kentucky rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 7 rates and 24 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Kentucky Medicaid for 97155?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 51% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $21.59 per 15 min.
How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in Kentucky?
91 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a CareFirst BCBS median in Kentucky. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.