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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

Maine 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$140%50%100%$14Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $14$270%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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.05
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$75.86
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$42.66
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$60.26