BCBS Michigan ABA reimbursement rates in Washington
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Michigan's median in Washington is $21.09 per 15 min, or $84.36 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 70% above Washington Medicaid ($12.40).
- 97153 median
- $21.09per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $31.14per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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BCBS Michigan vs Washington Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Michigan's median in Washington is $31.14 per 15 min, or $124.56 an hour, from 6 published rates. That is 121% above Washington Medicaid ($14.09). BCBS Michigan pays 1.48 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Washington. 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 | Washington Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $21.09per 15 min | $84.36 | $12.40 | — | 617 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $31.14per 15 min | $124.56 | $14.09 | — | 617 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97153 in Washington?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Washington rates for 97153 is $21.09 per 15 min ($84.36 per hour), from 6 rates and 17 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does BCBS Michigan pay for 97155 in Washington?
The median of BCBS Michigan's published Washington rates for 97155 is $31.14 per 15 min ($124.56 per hour), from 6 rates and 17 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Michigan pay more than Washington Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Michigan's median is 70% above the Washington Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.40 per 15 min.