ABA · BCBS Louisiana · North Carolina
BCBS Louisiana ABA reimbursement rates in North Carolina
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Louisiana's median in North Carolina is $12.50 per 15 min, or $50.00 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 40% below North Carolina Medicaid ($20.81).
- 97153 median
- $12.50per 15 min
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- October 2026
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BCBS Louisiana vs North Carolina Medicaid and TRICARE
Figures come from BCBS Louisiana's October 2026 price-transparency files. 3 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | BCBS Louisiana median | Per hour | North Carolina Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $12.50per 15 min | $50.00 | $20.81 | — | 614 providers |
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Every ABA code BCBS Louisiana publishes in North Carolina
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What does BCBS Louisiana pay for 97153 in North Carolina?
The median of BCBS Louisiana's published North Carolina rates for 97153 is $12.50 per 15 min ($50.00 per hour), from 6 rates and 14 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Louisiana pay more than North Carolina Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Louisiana's median is 40% below the North Carolina Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.81 per 15 min.