UnitedHealthcare ABA reimbursement rates in Washington
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $58.02 per 15 min ($232.08 an hour) for ABA therapy by a technician (97153) in Washington, across 135 rates and 222 providers. That is 368% above Washington Medicaid ($12.40).
- 97153 median
- $58.02per 15 min
- 97155 median
- $58.02per 15 min
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- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Washington Medicaid and TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $58.02 per 15 min ($232.08 an hour) for protocol modification by the analyst (97155) in Washington, across 135 rates and 222 providers. That is 312% above Washington Medicaid ($14.09). UnitedHealthcare pays 1.00 times as much for analyst time as for technician time in Washington. Figures come from UnitedHealthcare's October 2026 price-transparency files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Washington Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $58.02per 15 min | $232.08 | $12.40 | — | 135222 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $58.02per 15 min | $232.08 | $14.09 | — | 135222 providers |
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Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Washington?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Washington rates for 97153 is $58.02 per 15 min ($232.08 per hour), from 135 rates and 222 providers in the October 2026 files.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Washington?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Washington rates for 97155 is $58.02 per 15 min ($232.08 per hour), from 135 rates and 222 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Washington Medicaid for ABA?
For 97153, UnitedHealthcare's median is 368% above the Washington Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $12.40 per 15 min.