BCBS Illinois reimbursement rates in Maryland
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of BCBS Illinois's published Maryland rates is $23.23 per 15 min (5 rates, 11 providers). That is 11% above Maryland Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $20.91.
- Codes with a median
- 45
- 97153 median
- $23.23per 15 min
- Files
- September 2026
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BCBS Illinois vs Maryland Medicaid
Across 5 published rates from 53 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 Maryland. That is 19% below Maryland Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $38.34. BCBS Illinois publishes Maryland rates for 45 of the codes we track, across commercial, marketplace (aca) plans. Figures are from the September 2026 files.
| Code | BCBS Illinois median | Per hour | Maryland Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $23.23per 15 min | $92.92 | $20.9111% above | — | 511 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $30.91per 15 min | $123.64 | $38.3419% below | — | 553 providers |
All 45 BCBS Illinois codes with a median in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97153 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published Maryland rates for 97153 is $23.23 per 15 min ($92.92 per hour), from 5 rates and 11 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Maryland Medicaid for 97153?
BCBS Illinois's median is 11% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.91 per 15 min.
What does BCBS Illinois pay for 97155 in Maryland?
The median of BCBS Illinois's published Maryland rates for 97155 is $30.91 per 15 min ($123.64 per hour), from 5 rates and 53 providers in the September 2026 files.
Does BCBS Illinois pay more than Maryland Medicaid for 97155?
BCBS Illinois's median is 19% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $38.34 per 15 min.
How many codes does BCBS Illinois publish rates for in Maryland?
45 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a BCBS Illinois median in Maryland. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.