UnitedHealthcare reimbursement rates in Iowa
For 97153 (one-on-one ABA therapy by a technician), the median of UnitedHealthcare's published Iowa rates is $55.10 per 15 min (69 rates, 104 providers). That is 93% above Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $28.59.
- Codes with a median
- 77
- 97153 median
- $55.10per 15 min
- Files
- October 2026
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UnitedHealthcare vs Iowa Medicaid
Across 69 published rates from 104 providers, UnitedHealthcare pays a median of $55.10 per 15 min for 97155 (ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session)) in Iowa. That is 50% above Iowa Medicaid's fee-for-service rate of $36.81. UnitedHealthcare publishes Iowa rates for 77 of the codes we track. Figures are from the October 2026 files.
| Code | UnitedHealthcare median | Per hour | Iowa Medicaid | TRICARE | Rates (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97153One-on-one ABA therapy by a technician | $55.10per 15 min | $220.40 | $28.5993% above | — | 69104 providers |
| 97155ABA therapy led by the analyst (plan adjusted in session) | $55.10per 15 min | $220.40 | $36.8150% above | — | 69104 providers |
All 77 UnitedHealthcare codes with a median in Iowa
Frequently asked questions
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97153 in Iowa?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Iowa rates for 97153 is $55.10 per 15 min ($220.40 per hour), from 69 rates and 104 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97153?
UnitedHealthcare's median is 93% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $28.59 per 15 min.
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97155 in Iowa?
The median of UnitedHealthcare's published Iowa rates for 97155 is $55.10 per 15 min ($220.40 per hour), from 69 rates and 104 providers in the October 2026 files.
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more than Iowa Medicaid for 97155?
UnitedHealthcare's median is 50% above the Medicaid fee-for-service rate of $36.81 per 15 min.
How many codes does UnitedHealthcare publish rates for in Iowa?
77 of the behavioral health, ABA, therapy, home health and other codes we track have a UnitedHealthcare median in Iowa. The full list, with ranges and modifier tiers, is in the workspace.