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CareFirst BCBS · West Virginia · October 2026

CareFirst BCBS reimbursement rates in West Virginia

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of CareFirst BCBS's published West Virginia rates is $24.46 per 15 min (13 rates, 60 providers). That is 147% above West Virginia Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $9.90.

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

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CareFirst BCBS vs West Virginia Medicaid

Across 13 published rates from 60 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 West Virginia. That is 12% above West Virginia Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $29.14. CareFirst BCBS publishes West Virginia rates for 92 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeCareFirst BCBS medianPer hourWest Virginia MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$24.46per 15 min$97.84$9.90147% above—1360 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$32.61per 15 min$130.44$29.1412% above—1360 providers
CareFirst BCBS median$24.46
West Virginia Medicaid$9.90
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97153 in West Virginia?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published West Virginia rates for 97153 is $24.46 per 15 min ($97.84 per hour), from 13 rates and 60 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than West Virginia Medicaid for 97153?

CareFirst BCBS's median is 147% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $9.90 per 15 min.

What does CareFirst BCBS pay for 97155 in West Virginia?

The median of CareFirst BCBS's published West Virginia rates for 97155 is $32.61 per 15 min ($130.44 per hour), from 13 rates and 60 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does CareFirst BCBS pay more than West Virginia Medicaid for 97155?

CareFirst BCBS's median is 12% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $29.14 per 15 min.

How many codes does CareFirst BCBS publish rates for in West Virginia?

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