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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

New Jersey 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 $21 · 10th–90th $15$2630%20%40%10th90th$21Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $14$320%20%40%10th90th$15$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.05
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$24.55
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$436.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$70.79
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$19.05
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$467.74
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$22.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$63.10