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UnitedHealthcare · Colorado · October 2026

UnitedHealthcare reimbursement rates in Colorado

For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of UnitedHealthcare's published Colorado rates is $51.60 per 15 min (137 rates, 178 providers). That is 200% above Colorado Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $17.20.

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

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UnitedHealthcare vs Colorado Medicaid

Across 137 published rates from 178 providers, UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $51.60 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Colorado. That is 100% above Colorado Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $25.80. UnitedHealthcare publishes Colorado rates for 83 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.

CodeUnitedHealthcare medianPer hourColorado MedicaidTRICARERates (n)
97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician$51.60per 15 min$206.40$17.20200% above—137178 providers
97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)$51.60per 15 min$206.40$25.80100% above—137178 providers
UnitedHealthcare median$51.60
Colorado Medicaid$17.20
97153, per 15 min. October 2026 files.
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What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Colorado?

The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Colorado rates for 97153 is $51.60 per 15 min ($206.40 per hour), from 137 rates and 178 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Colorado Medicaid for 97153?

UnitedHealthcare's median is 200% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $17.20 per 15 min.

What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Colorado?

The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Colorado rates for 97155 is $51.60 per 15 min ($206.40 per hour), from 137 rates and 178 providers in the October 2026 files.

Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Colorado Medicaid for 97155?

UnitedHealthcare's median is 100% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $25.80 per 15 min.

How many codes does UnitedHealthcare publish rates for in Colorado?

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