Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in South Carolina
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), Aetna's median in South Carolina is $15.55 per 15 min, or $62.20 an hour, from 19 published rates. That is 4.5% above South Carolina Medicaid ($14.88).
- 97153 median
- $15.55per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $20.97per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs South Carolina Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), Aetna's median in South Carolina is $20.97 per 15 min, or $83.88 an hour, from 18 published rates. That is 1.3% below South Carolina Medicaid ($21.25). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in South Carolina. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | South Carolina Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.55per 15 min | $62.20 | $14.88 | — | 19119 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $20.97per 15 min | $83.88 | $21.25 | — | 18119 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in South Carolina?
The median of Aetna's published South Carolina rates for 97153 is $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 per hour), from 19 rates and 119 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in South Carolina?
The median of Aetna's published South Carolina rates for 97155 is $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 per hour), from 18 rates and 119 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than South Carolina Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 4.5% above the South Carolina Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.88 per 15 min.