Ambetter (Centene) ABA reimbursement rates in Texas
Ambetter (Centene) pays a median of $28.14 per 15 min ($112.56 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Texas, across 17 rates and 377 providers. That is 94% above Texas Medicaid ($14.50).
- 97153 median
- $28.14per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $22.48per 15 min
- Files
- August 2026
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Ambetter (Centene) vs Texas Medicaid and TRICARE
Ambetter (Centene) pays a median of $22.48 per 15 min ($89.92 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Texas, across 8 rates and 33 providers. That is 10% below Texas Medicaid ($25.10). Ambetter (Centene) pays 0.80 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Texas. Figures come from Ambetter (Centene)'s August 2026 price-transparency files. 27 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | Ambetter (Centene) median | Per hour | Texas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $28.14per 15 min | $112.56 | $14.50 | — | 17377 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $22.48per 15 min | $89.92 | $25.10 | — | 833 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97153 in Texas?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Texas rates for 97153 is $28.14 per 15 min ($112.56 per hour), from 17 rates and 377 providers in the August 2026 files.
What does Ambetter (Centene) pay for 97155 in Texas?
The median of Ambetter (Centene)'s published Texas rates for 97155 is $22.48 per 15 min ($89.92 per hour), from 8 rates and 33 providers in the August 2026 files.
Does Ambetter (Centene) pay more than Texas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, Ambetter (Centene)'s median is 94% above the Texas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.50 per 15 min.