BCBS Michigan ABA reimbursement rates in Virginia
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $22.20 per 15 min ($88.80 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Virginia, across 5 rates and 32 providers. That is 5.5% below Virginia Medicaid ($23.48).
- 97153 median
- $22.20per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.78per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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BCBS Michigan vs Virginia Medicaid and TRICARE
BCBS Michigan pays a median of $32.78 per 15 min ($131.12 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Virginia, across 6 rates and 32 providers. That is 17% below Virginia Medicaid ($39.40). BCBS Michigan pays 1.48 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Virginia. 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 | Virginia Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $22.20per 15 min | $88.80 | $23.48 | — | 532 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.78per 15 min | $131.12 | $39.40 | — | 632 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in Virginia?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Virginia rates for 97153 is $22.20 per 15 min ($88.80 per hour), from 5 rates and 32 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in Virginia?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Virginia rates for 97155 is $32.78 per 15 min ($131.12 per hour), from 6 rates and 32 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Virginia Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Michigan's median is 5.5% below the Virginia Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $23.48 per 15 min.