Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Maryland
Aetna pays a median of $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Maryland, across 16 rates and 61 providers. That is 26% below Maryland Medicaid ($20.91).
- 97153 median
- $15.55per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $20.97per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE
Aetna pays a median of $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Maryland, across 17 rates and 61 providers. That is 45% below Maryland Medicaid ($38.34). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Maryland. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.55per 15 min | $62.20 | $20.91 | — | 1661 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $20.97per 15 min | $83.88 | $38.34 | — | 1761 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of Aetna's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 per hour), from 16 rates and 61 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Maryland?
The median of Aetna's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 per hour), from 17 rates and 61 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Maryland Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 26% below the Maryland Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.