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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

Maryland 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 $13$260%20%10th90th$14Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $14$260%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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.05
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$51.29
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$70.79
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14