BCBS Michigan ABA reimbursement rates in Alabama
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $18.52 per 15 min ($74.08 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Alabama, across 8 rates and 10 providers. That is 85% above Alabama Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $18.52per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $18.26per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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BCBS Michigan vs Alabama Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $18.26 per 15 min ($73.04 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Alabama, across 7 rates and 8 providers. That is 22% above Alabama Medicaid ($15.00). BCBS Michigan pays 0.99 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Alabama. Figures come from BCBS Michigan's October 2026 price-transparency files. 2 credential or modifier tiers are broken out in the workspace.
| Code | BCBS Michigan median | Per hour | Alabama Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $18.52per 15 min | $74.08 | $10.00 | — | 810 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $18.26per 15 min | $73.04 | $15.00 | — | 78 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in Alabama?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Alabama rates for 97153 is $18.52 per 15 min ($74.08 per hour), from 8 rates and 10 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in Alabama?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Alabama rates for 97155 is $18.26 per 15 min ($73.04 per hour), from 7 rates and 8 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Alabama Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Michigan's median is 85% above the Alabama Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.