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CareFirst BCBS · Ohio · October 2026

CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in Ohio

CareFirst BCBS's median rate for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in Ohio is $24.46 per 15 min, across 11 published rates from 58 providers. Ohio Medicaid publishes no comparable fee-for-service rate for 97153.

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

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97153 median
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CareFirst BCBS vs Ohio Medicaid

For 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published Ohio rates is $32.61 per 15 min (11 rates, 58 providers). Ohio Medicaid publishes no comparable fee-for-service rate for 97155. CareFirst BCBS publishes Ohio rates for 91 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeCareFirst BCBS medianPer hourOhio MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$24.46per 15 min$97.84——1158 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$32.61per 15 min$130.44——1158 providers
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What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Ohio?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Ohio rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 11 rates and 58 providers in the October 2026 files.

What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Ohio?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Ohio rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 11 rates and 58 providers in the October 2026 files.

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

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