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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

Kentucky 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 $17 · 10th–90th $17$420%50%90th$17Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $12$190%20%40%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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$24.55
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$19.50
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$16.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$12.02
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$67.61