BCBS Illinois ABA reimbursement rates in Maryland
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Illinois's median in Maryland is $23.23 per 15 min, or $92.92 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 11% above Maryland Medicaid ($20.91).
- 97153 median
- $23.23per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $30.91per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Illinois vs Maryland Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Illinois's median in Maryland is $30.91 per 15 min, or $123.64 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 19% below Maryland Medicaid ($38.34). BCBS Illinois pays 1.33 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Maryland. Figures come from BCBS Illinois's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS Illinois median | Per hour | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $23.23per 15 min | $92.92 | $20.91 | — | 511 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $30.91per 15 min | $123.64 | $38.34 | — | 553 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $23.23 per 15 min ($92.92 per hour), from 5 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97155 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $30.91 per 15 min ($123.64 per hour), from 5 rates and 53 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Maryland Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Illinois's median is 11% above the Maryland Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.