CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in Texas
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published Texas rates is $24.46 per 15 min (15 rates, 122 providers). That is 69% above Texas Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $14.50.
- Codes with a median
- 91
- 97153 median
- $24.46per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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CareFirst BCBS vs Texas Medicaid
Across 15 published rates from 122 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 Texas. That is 30% above Texas Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $25.10. CareFirst BCBS publishes Texas rates for 91 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | CareFirst BCBS median | Per hour | Texas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $24.46per 15 min | $97.84 | $14.5069% above | — | 15122 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.61per 15 min | $130.44 | $25.1030% above | — | 15122 providers |
All 91 CareFirst BCBS codes with a median in Texas
Frequently asked questions
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in Texas?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Texas rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 15 rates and 122 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Texas Medicaid for 97153?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 69% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.50 per 15 min.
What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in Texas?
The median of CareFirst BCBS's published Texas rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 15 rates and 122 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than Texas Medicaid for 97155?
CareFirst BCBS's median is 30% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $25.10 per 15 min.
How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in Texas?
91 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a CareFirst BCBS median in Texas. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.