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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

Ohio 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 $19 · 10th–90th $17$590%20%40%10th90th$19Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $10$250%20%10th90th$15$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$19.50
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$24.55
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$22.39
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$16.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$47.86
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$44.67
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$60.26
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$16.22
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$16.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$70.79