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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

Pennsylvania 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 $26 · 10th–90th $16$1050%20%10th90th$26Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $13$190%50%10th90th$15$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
$16.22
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.20
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$26.92
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$3,801.89
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$14.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$41.69
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$52.48
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$20.89
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$42.66
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$23.44
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$3,801.89
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$104.71
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$19.05
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$18.62
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.62
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66