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Applied Behavior Analysis Rates

Nebraska Medicaid·NE · Psychiatry, Pediatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Aug 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Nebraska Medicaid is adjusting reimbursement rates for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services effective August 1, 2025. Seven ABA procedure codes will have new payment rates, with rates ranging from $7.49 to $38.16. Both fee-for-service Medicaid and managed care rates will be updated.

Action Required

Action needed
Before August 1, 2025: Billing team must update fee schedules in billing system with new Nebraska Medicaid rates for ABA codes 97151 ($38.16), 97152 ($25.88), 97153 ($18.70), 97154 ($7.49), 97155 ($22.72), 97156 ($26.06), and 97158 ($12.05). Update both fee-for-service Medicaid and Medicaid managed care rate tables.

Affected Billing Codes

97151
97152
97153
97154
97155
97156
97158