CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in New Jersey
Across 12 published rates from 114 providers, CareFirst BCBS pays a median of $24.46 per 15 min for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in New Jersey. That is 118% above New Jersey Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $11.20.
- Codes with a median
- 91
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs New Jersey Medicaid
CareFirst BCBS's median rate for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in New Jersey is $32.61 per 15 min, across 12 published rates from 114 providers. That is 54% above New Jersey Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $21.25. CareFirst BCBS publishes New Jersey rates for 91 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | New Jersey Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $11.20118% above | — | 12114 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $21.2554% above | — | 12114 providers |
All 91 CareFirst BCBS codes with a median in New Jersey
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in New Jersey?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published New Jersey rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 12 rates and 114 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than New Jersey Medicaid for 97153?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 118% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $11.20 per 15 min.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in New Jersey?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published New Jersey rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 12 rates and 114 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than New Jersey Medicaid for 97155?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 54% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $21.25 per 15 min.
How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in New Jersey?
91 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a CareFirst BCBS median in New Jersey. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.