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UnitedHealthcare reimbursement rates in Maryland

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of UnitedHealthcare's published Maryland rates is $28.66 per 15 min (124 rates, 320 providers). That is 37% above Maryland Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $20.91.

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

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UnitedHealthcare vs Maryland Medicaid

Across 124 published rates from 320 providers, UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $28.66 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Maryland. That is 25% below Maryland Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $38.34. UnitedHealthcare publishes Maryland rates for 77 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeUnitedHealthcare medianPer hourMaryland MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$28.66per 15 min$114.64$20.9137% above—124320 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$28.66per 15 min$114.64$38.3425% below—124320 providers
UnitedHealthcare median$28.66
Maryland Medicaid$20.91
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Maryland?

The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $28.66 per 15 min ($114.64 per hour), from 124 rates and 320 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Maryland Medicaid for 97153?

UnitedHealthcare's median is 37% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.

What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Maryland?

The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $28.66 per 15 min ($114.64 per hour), from 124 rates and 320 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Maryland Medicaid for 97155?

UnitedHealthcare's median is 25% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $38.34 per 15 min.

How many codes does UnitedHealthcare publish rates for in Maryland?

77 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a UnitedHealthcare median in Maryland. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.