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Behavior Therapy Session With A Trained Technician

South Dakota 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 $23 · 10th–90th $15$270%20%40%10th90th$23Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $14$400%50%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
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$28.84
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$40.74
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$33.88
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$177.83
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$74.13
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$18.20