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BCBS Illinois · Colorado · September 2026

BCBS Illinois reimbursement rates in Colorado

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS Illinois's published Colorado rates is $19.75 per 15 min (9 rates, 73 providers). That is 15% above Colorado Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $17.20.

Updated 2026-10-08Source: payer price-transparency files

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BCBS Illinois vs Colorado Medicaid

Across 9 published rates from 73 providers, BCBS Illinois pays a median of $30.91 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Colorado. That is 20% above Colorado Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $25.80. BCBS Illinois publishes Colorado rates for 87 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the September 2026 files.

CodeBCBS Illinois medianPer hourColorado MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$19.75per 15 min$79.00$17.2015% above—973 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$30.91per 15 min$123.64$25.8020% above—973 providers
BCBS Illinois median$19.75
Colorado Medicaid$17.20
97153, per 15 min. September 2026 files.
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What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97153 in Colorado?

The median of BCBS Illinois's published Colorado rates for 97153 is $19.75 per 15 min ($79.00 per hour), from 9 rates and 73 providers in the September 2026 files.

Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Colorado Medicaid for 97153?

BCBS Illinois's median is 15% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.20 per 15 min.

What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97155 in Colorado?

The median of BCBS Illinois's published Colorado rates for 97155 is $30.91 per 15 min ($123.64 per hour), from 9 rates and 73 providers in the September 2026 files.

Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Colorado Medicaid for 97155?

BCBS Illinois's median is 20% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $25.80 per 15 min.

How many codes does BCBS Illinois publish rates for in Colorado?

87 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a BCBS Illinois median in Colorado. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.