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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
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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