UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $50.59 per 15 min ($202.36 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Massachusetts, across 145 rates and 277 providers. That is 209% above Massachusetts Medicaid ($16.37).
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- $50.59per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $50.59per 15 min
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UnitedHealthcare vs Massachusetts Medicaid and TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $50.59 per 15 min ($202.36 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Massachusetts, across 145 rates and 277 providers. That is 65% above Massachusetts Medicaid ($30.73). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Massachusetts. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Massachusetts Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $50.59per 15 min | $202.36 | $16.37 | — | 145277 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $50.59per 15 min | $202.36 | $30.73 | — | 145277 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Massachusetts?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Massachusetts rates for 97153 is $50.59 per 15 min ($202.36 per hour), from 145 rates and 277 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Massachusetts?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Massachusetts rates for 97155 is $50.59 per 15 min ($202.36 per hour), from 145 rates and 277 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Massachusetts Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 209% above the Massachusetts Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $16.37 per 15 min.