Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Louisiana
Aetna pays a median of $18.24 per 15 min ($72.96 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Louisiana, across 12 rates and 27 providers. That is 82% above Louisiana Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $18.24per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $24.60per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Louisiana Medicaid and TRICARE
Aetna pays a median of $24.60 per 15 min ($98.40 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Louisiana, across 12 rates and 27 providers. That is 264% above Louisiana Medicaid ($6.75). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Louisiana. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Louisiana Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $18.24per 15 min | $72.96 | $10.00 | — | 1227 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $24.60per 15 min | $98.40 | $6.75 | — | 1227 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Louisiana?
The median of Aetna's published Louisiana rates for 97153 is $18.24 per 15 min ($72.96 per hour), from 12 rates and 27 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Louisiana?
The median of Aetna's published Louisiana rates for 97155 is $24.60 per 15 min ($98.40 per hour), from 12 rates and 27 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Louisiana Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 82% above the Louisiana Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.