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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 97153

A trained behavior technician works one-on-one with a patient, following a structured plan designed by a supervising clinician, to teach skills and reduce challenging behaviors. This is billed in 15-minute increments and is commonly used as part of treatment for autism spectrum disorder and similar developmental needs.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $19 · 10th–90th $19$190%50%100%$19Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $14$180%50%10th90th$15$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$52.48
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$85.11