BCBS Illinois ABA reimbursement rates in Iowa
BCBS Illinois pays a median of $23.23 per 15 min ($92.92 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Iowa, across 11 rates and 59 providers. That is 19% below Iowa Medicaid ($28.59).
- 97153 median
- $23.23per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $36.36per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Illinois vs Iowa Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Illinois pays a median of $36.36 per 15 min ($145.44 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Iowa, across 11 rates and 57 providers. That is 1.2% below Iowa Medicaid ($36.81). BCBS Illinois pays 1.57 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Iowa. Figures come from BCBS Illinois's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS Illinois median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $23.23per 15 min | $92.92 | $28.59 | — | 1159 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $36.36per 15 min | $145.44 | $36.81 | — | 1157 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $23.23 per 15 min ($92.92 per hour), from 11 rates and 59 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $36.36 per 15 min ($145.44 per hour), from 11 rates and 57 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Iowa Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Illinois's median is 19% below the Iowa Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.