Ambetter (Centene) ABA reimbursement rates in Missouri
Ambetter (Centene) pays a median of $22.65 per 15 min ($90.60 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Missouri, across 13 rates and 31 providers. That is 28% above Missouri Medicaid ($17.73).
- 97153 median
- $22.65per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $21.58per 15 min
- Files
- August 2026
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Ambetter (Centene) vs Missouri Medicaid and TRICARE
Ambetter (Centene) pays a median of $21.58 per 15 min ($86.32 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Missouri, across 7 rates and 22 providers. That is 15% below Missouri Medicaid ($25.26). Ambetter (Centene) pays 0.95 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Missouri. Figures come from Ambetter (Centene)'s August 2026 price-transparency files. 15 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | Ambetter (Centene) median | Per hour | Missouri Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $22.65per 15 min | $90.60 | $17.73 | — | 1331 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $21.58per 15 min | $86.32 | $25.26 | — | 722 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97153 in Missouri?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Missouri rates for 97153 is $22.65 per 15 min ($90.60 per hour), from 13 rates and 31 providers in the August 2026 files.
What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97155 in Missouri?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Missouri rates for 97155 is $21.58 per 15 min ($86.32 per hour), from 7 rates and 22 providers in the August 2026 files.
Does Ambetter (Centene) pay more than Missouri Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Ambetter (Centene)'s median is 28% above the Missouri Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.73 per 15 min.