UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Arizona
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), UnitedHealthcare's median in Arizona is $34.00 per 15 min, or $136.00 an hour, from 124 published rates. That is 90% above Arizona Medicaid ($17.91).
- 97153 median
- $34.00per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $34.00per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Arizona Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), UnitedHealthcare's median in Arizona is $34.00 per 15 min, or $136.00 an hour, from 124 published rates. That is 23% above Arizona Medicaid ($27.72). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Arizona. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Arizona Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $34.00per 15 min | $136.00 | $17.91 | — | 124371 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $34.00per 15 min | $136.00 | $27.72 | — | 124371 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Arizona?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Arizona rates for 97153 is $34.00 per 15 min ($136.00 per hour), from 124 rates and 371 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Arizona?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Arizona rates for 97155 is $34.00 per 15 min ($136.00 per hour), from 124 rates and 371 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Arizona Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 90% above the Arizona Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.91 per 15 min.