UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Missouri
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $41.09 per 15 min ($164.36 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Missouri, across 127 rates and 251 providers. That is 132% above Missouri Medicaid ($17.73).
- 97153 median
- $41.09per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $41.09per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Missouri Medicaid and TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $41.09 per 15 min ($164.36 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Missouri, across 127 rates and 251 providers. That is 63% above Missouri Medicaid ($25.26). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Missouri. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Missouri Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $41.09per 15 min | $164.36 | $17.73 | — | 127251 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $41.09per 15 min | $164.36 | $25.26 | — | 127251 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Missouri?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Missouri rates for 97153 is $41.09 per 15 min ($164.36 per hour), from 127 rates and 251 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Missouri?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Missouri rates for 97155 is $41.09 per 15 min ($164.36 per hour), from 127 rates and 251 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Missouri Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 132% above the Missouri Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.73 per 15 min.