CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in North Carolina
CareFirst BCBS's median rate for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in North Carolina is $24.46 per 15 min, across 22 published rates from 108 providers. That is 18% above North Carolina Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $20.81.
- Codes with a median
- 93
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs North Carolina Medicaid
For 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published North Carolina rates is $32.61 per 15 min (22 rates, 108 providers). That is 1.2% above North Carolina Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $32.22. CareFirst BCBS publishes North Carolina rates for 93 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | North Carolina Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $20.8118% above | — | 22108 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $32.221.2% above | — | 22108 providers |
All 93 CareFirst BCBS codes with a median in North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in North Carolina?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published North Carolina rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 22 rates and 108 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than North Carolina Medicaid for 97153?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 18% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.81 per 15 min.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in North Carolina?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published North Carolina rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 22 rates and 108 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than North Carolina Medicaid for 97155?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 1.2% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $32.22 per 15 min.
How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in North Carolina?
93 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a CareFirst BCBS median in North Carolina. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.