BCBS Texas ABA reimbursement rates in Louisiana
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), BCBS Texas's median in Louisiana is $13.63 per 15 min, or $54.52 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 36% above Louisiana Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $13.63per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $25.42per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Texas vs Louisiana Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), BCBS Texas's median in Louisiana is $25.42 per 15 min, or $101.68 an hour, from 5 published rates. That is 277% above Louisiana Medicaid ($6.75). BCBS Texas pays 1.87 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Louisiana. Figures come from BCBS Texas's September 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | BCBS Texas median | Per hour | Louisiana Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $13.63per 15 min | $54.52 | $10.00 | — | 5112 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $25.42per 15 min | $101.68 | $6.75 | — | 590 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Texas pay for 97153 in Louisiana?
The median of BCBS Texas's published Louisiana rates for 97153 is $13.63 per 15 min ($54.52 per hour), from 5 rates and 112 providers in the September 2026 files.
What does BCBS Texas pay for 97155 in Louisiana?
The median of BCBS Texas's published Louisiana rates for 97155 is $25.42 per 15 min ($101.68 per hour), from 5 rates and 90 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Texas pay more than Louisiana Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, BCBS Texas's median is 36% above the Louisiana Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.