BCBS Louisiana reimbursement rates in North Carolina
BCBS Louisiana's median rate for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in North Carolina is $12.50 per 15 min, across 6 published rates from 14 providers. That is 40% below North Carolina Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $20.81.
- Codes with a median
- 71
- 97153 median
- $12.50per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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BCBS Louisiana vs North Carolina Medicaid
For 90837 (outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation), the median of BCBS Louisiana's published North Carolina rates is $149.55 per session (19 rates, 22 providers). BCBS Louisiana publishes North Carolina rates for 71 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | BCBS Louisiana median | Per hour | North Carolina Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $12.50per 15 min | $50.00 | $20.8140% below | — | 614 providers |
| 90837Outpatient psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluation | $149.55per session | — | — | — | 1922 providers |
All 71 BCBS Louisiana codes with a median in North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
What does BCBS Louisiana pay for 97153 in North Carolina?
The median of BCBS Louisiana's published North Carolina rates for 97153 is $12.50 per 15 min ($50.00 per hour), from 6 rates and 14 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does BCBS Louisiana pay more than North Carolina Medicaid for 97153?
BCBS Louisiana's median is 40% below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $20.81 per 15 min.
What does BCBS Louisiana pay for 90837 in North Carolina?
The median of BCBS Louisiana's published North Carolina rates for 90837 is $149.55 per session, from 19 rates and 22 providers in the October 2026 files.
How many codes does BCBS Louisiana publish rates for in North Carolina?
71 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a BCBS Louisiana median in North Carolina. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.