UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Alabama
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), UnitedHealthcare's median in Alabama is $44.00 per 15 min, or $176.00 an hour, from 49 published rates. That is 340% above Alabama Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $44.00per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $44.00per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Alabama Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), UnitedHealthcare's median in Alabama is $44.00 per 15 min, or $176.00 an hour, from 49 published rates. That is 193% above Alabama Medicaid ($15.00). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Alabama. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Alabama Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $44.00per 15 min | $176.00 | $10.00 | — | 4994 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $44.00per 15 min | $176.00 | $15.00 | — | 4994 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Alabama?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Alabama rates for 97153 is $44.00 per 15 min ($176.00 per hour), from 49 rates and 94 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Alabama?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Alabama rates for 97155 is $44.00 per 15 min ($176.00 per hour), from 49 rates and 94 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Alabama Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 340% above the Alabama Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.