Aetna ABA reimbursement rates in Virginia
Aetna pays a median of $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Virginia, across 22 rates and 146 providers. That is 34% below Virginia Medicaid ($23.48).
- 97153 median
- $15.55per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $20.97per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Virginia 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 Virginia, across 23 rates and 146 providers. That is 47% below Virginia Medicaid ($39.40). Aetna pays 1.35 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Virginia. Figures come from Aetna's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Virginia Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $15.55per 15 min | $62.20 | $23.48 | — | 22146 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $20.97per 15 min | $83.88 | $39.40 | — | 23146 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Virginia?
The median of Aetna's published Virginia rates for 97153 is $15.55 per 15 min ($62.20 per hour), from 22 rates and 146 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Virginia?
The median of Aetna's published Virginia rates for 97155 is $20.97 per 15 min ($83.88 per hour), from 23 rates and 146 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Virginia Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Aetna's median is 34% below the Virginia Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $23.48 per 15 min.