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Independence Blue Cross · Pennsylvania · October 2026

Independence Blue Cross reimbursement rates in Pennsylvania

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of Independence Blue Cross's published Pennsylvania rates is $127.33 per 15 min (5 rates, 4 providers). That is 900% above Pennsylvania Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $12.73.

Updated 2026-10-08Source: payer price-transparency files

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Independence Blue Cross vs Pennsylvania Medicaid

Across 172 published rates from 1934 providers, Independence Blue Cross pays a median of $141.49 per session for 90837 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation) in Pennsylvania. Independence Blue Cross publishes Pennsylvania rates for 53 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeIndependence Blue Cross medianPer hourPennsylvania MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$127.33per 15 min$509.32$12.73900% above—54 providers
90837Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation$141.49per session———1721934 providers
Independence Blue Cross median$127.33
Pennsylvania Medicaid$12.73
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does Independence Blue Cross pay for 97153 in Pennsylvania?

The median of Independence Blue Cross's published Pennsylvania rates for 97153 is $127.33 per 15 min ($509.32 per hour), from 5 rates and 4 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does Independence Blue Cross pay more than Pennsylvania Medicaid for 97153?

Independence Blue Cross's median is 900% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.73 per 15 min.

What does Independence Blue Cross pay for 90837 in Pennsylvania?

The median of Independence Blue Cross's published Pennsylvania rates for 90837 is $141.49 per session, from 172 rates and 1934 providers in the October 2026 files.

How many codes does Independence Blue Cross publish rates for in Pennsylvania?

53 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a Independence Blue Cross median in Pennsylvania. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.