UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Louisiana
For ABA therapy by a technician (97153), UnitedHealthcare's median in Louisiana is $32.20 per 15 min, or $128.80 an hour, from 79 published rates. That is 222% above Louisiana Medicaid ($10.00).
- 97153 median
- $32.20per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $32.20per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Louisiana Medicaid and TRICARE
For protocol modification by the analyst (97155), UnitedHealthcare's median in Louisiana is $32.20 per 15 min, or $128.80 an hour, from 80 published rates. That is 377% above Louisiana Medicaid ($6.75). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Louisiana. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Louisiana Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $32.20per 15 min | $128.80 | $10.00 | — | 79152 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $32.20per 15 min | $128.80 | $6.75 | — | 80152 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Louisiana?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Louisiana rates for 97153 is $32.20 per 15 min ($128.80 per hour), from 79 rates and 152 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Louisiana?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Louisiana rates for 97155 is $32.20 per 15 min ($128.80 per hour), from 80 rates and 152 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Louisiana Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 222% above the Louisiana Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $10.00 per 15 min.