CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in Louisiana
CareFirst BCBS's median rate for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in Louisiana is $24.46 per 15 min, across 5 published rates from 23 providers. That is 145% above Louisiana Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $10.00.
- Codes with a median
- 91
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Louisiana Medicaid
For 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published Louisiana rates is $32.61 per 15 min (5 rates, 23 providers). That is 383% above Louisiana Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $6.75. CareFirst BCBS publishes Louisiana rates for 91 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Louisiana Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $10.00145% above | — | 523 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $6.75383% above | — | 523 providers |
All 91 CareFirst BCBS codes with a median in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Louisiana?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Louisiana rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 5 rates and 23 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Louisiana Medicaid for 97153?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 145% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Louisiana?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Louisiana rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 5 rates and 23 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Louisiana Medicaid for 97155?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 383% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $6.75 per 15 min.
How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in Louisiana?
91 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a CareFirst BCBS median in Louisiana. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.