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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

Louisiana 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 $14 · 10th–90th $14$3020%50%90th$14Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $13$190%20%40%10th90th$15$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$18.20
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$28.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$12.59
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$16.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$63.10