Aetna reimbursement rates in Iowa
Aetna's median rate for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in Iowa is $16.52 per 15 min, across 5 published rates from 8 providers. That is 42% below Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $28.59.
- Codes with a median
- 83
- 97153 median
- $16.52per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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Aetna vs Iowa Medicaid
For 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)), the median of Aetna's published Iowa rates is $22.79 per 15 min (5 rates, 8 providers). That is 38% below Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $36.81. Aetna publishes Iowa rates for 83 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | Aetna median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $16.52per 15 min | $66.08 | $28.5942% below | — | 58 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $22.79per 15 min | $91.16 | $36.8138% below | — | 58 providers |
All 83 Aetna codes with a median in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
What does Aetna pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of Aetna's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $16.52 per 15 min ($66.08 per hour), from 5 rates and 8 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97153?
Aetna's median is 42% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.
What does Aetna pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of Aetna's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $22.79 per 15 min ($91.16 per hour), from 5 rates and 8 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does Aetna pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97155?
Aetna's median is 38% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $36.81 per 15 min.
How many codes does Aetna publish rates for in Iowa?
83 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a Aetna median in Iowa. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.