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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

New Mexico 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 $15 · 10th–90th $13$280%50%10th90th$15Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $12$180%50%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
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$18.20
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$33.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$15.85
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$39.81
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$85.11
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$28.84
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$70.79