BCBS Michigan ABA reimbursement rates in Texas
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Michigan's median in Texas is $22.20 per 15 min, or $88.80 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 53% above Texas Medicaid ($14.50).
- 97153 median
- $22.20per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.78per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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BCBS Michigan vs Texas Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Michigan's median in Texas is $32.78 per 15 min, or $131.12 an hour, from 7 published rates. That is 31% above Texas Medicaid ($25.10). BCBS Michigan pays 1.48 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Texas. 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 | Texas Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $22.20per 15 min | $88.80 | $14.50 | — | 543 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.78per 15 min | $131.12 | $25.10 | — | 743 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in Texas?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Texas rates for 97153 is $22.20 per 15 min ($88.80 per hour), from 5 rates and 43 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in Texas?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Texas rates for 97155 is $32.78 per 15 min ($131.12 per hour), from 7 rates and 43 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Texas Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Michigan's median is 53% above the Texas Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $14.50 per 15 min.