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Independence Blue Cross · New Jersey · October 2026

Independence Blue Cross reimbursement rates in New Jersey

Across 10 published rates from 9 providers, Independence Blue Cross pays a median of $51.44 per 15 min for 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician) in New Jersey. That is 359% above New Jersey Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $11.20.

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

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Independence Blue Cross vs New Jersey Medicaid

Independence Blue Cross's median rate for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in New Jersey is $49.56 per 15 min, across 6 published rates from 5 providers. That is 133% above New Jersey Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $21.25. Independence Blue Cross publishes New Jersey rates for 47 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeIndependence Blue Cross medianPer hourNew Jersey MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$51.44per 15 min$205.76$11.20359% above—109 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$49.56per 15 min$198.24$21.25133% above—65 providers
Independence Blue Cross median$51.44
New Jersey Medicaid$11.20
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does Independence Blue Cross pay for 97153 in New Jersey?

The median of Independence Blue Cross's published New Jersey rates for 97153 is $51.44 per 15 min ($205.76 per hour), from 10 rates and 9 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does Independence Blue Cross pay more than New Jersey Medicaid for 97153?

Independence Blue Cross's median is 359% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $11.20 per 15 min.

What does Independence Blue Cross pay for 97155 in New Jersey?

The median of Independence Blue Cross's published New Jersey rates for 97155 is $49.56 per 15 min ($198.24 per hour), from 6 rates and 5 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does Independence Blue Cross pay more than New Jersey Medicaid for 97155?

Independence Blue Cross's median is 133% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $21.25 per 15 min.

How many codes does Independence Blue Cross publish rates for in New Jersey?

47 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a Independence Blue Cross median in New Jersey. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.