Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in New Jersey
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in New Jersey is $15.55 per 15 min, or $62.20 an hour, from 20 published rates. That is 39% above New Jersey Medicaid ($11.20).
- 97153 median
- $15.55per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $20.97per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs New Jersey Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in New Jersey is $20.97 per 15 min, or $83.88 an hour, from 23 published rates. That is 1.3% below New Jersey Medicaid ($21.25). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in New Jersey. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | New Jersey Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.55per 15 min | $62.20 | $11.20 | — | 20100 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $20.97per 15 min | $83.88 | $21.25 | — | 23100 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in New Jersey?
The median of Aetna's published New Jersey rates for 97153 is $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 per hour), from 20 rates and 100 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in New Jersey?
The median of Aetna's published New Jersey rates for 97155 is $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 per hour), from 23 rates and 100 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than New Jersey Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 39% above the New Jersey Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $11.20 per 15 min.