California Medicaid ABA Rates: 97153 and Every ABA Code \| StreamABA [ ![StreamABA](https://streamaba.com/build/assets/logo-dark-Bta4omRy.svg) ](/) [Home](https://streamaba.com) [Blog](https://streamaba.com/blog) [ Log in ](https://streamaba.com/login) [ Goto the Live Demo ](#get-started) [Home](https://streamaba.com) [Blog](https://streamaba.com/blog) [Log in](https://streamaba.com/login) [ Goto the Live Demo ](#get-started) ABA Medicaid rates · California California Medicaid *ABA rates.* ================================== Medi-Cal FFS - Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT). Fee-for-service rates as the state publishes them, with the source and the date we last checked it. Website Work email Goto the Live Demo Rates by code What California Medicaid *pays.* -------------------------------- Proposed, pending approval. The state has proposed these rates, but federal approval is pending and they are not yet in effect. They are not counted in the national median. Code Modifier / provider tier Unit Rate 97151 Behavior identification assessment (QHP) QAS Provider 15 min $40.81 QAS Professional 15 min $20.45 97152 Supporting assessment (technician) QAS Provider 15 min $40.81 QAS Professional 15 min $20.45 QAS Paraprofessional 15 min $19.39 97153 Adaptive behavior treatment by protocol (technician) QAS Provider 15 min $40.81 QAS Professional 15 min $20.45 QAS Paraprofessional 15 min $19.39 97154 Group treatment by protocol (technician) QAS Provider 15 min $20.59 QAS Professional 15 min $10.31 QAS Paraprofessional 15 min $9.78 97155 Treatment with protocol modification (QHP) QAS Provider 15 min $40.81 QAS Professional 15 min $20.45 97156 Family treatment guidance (QHP) QAS Provider 15 min $40.81 QAS Professional 15 min $20.45 97157 Multiple-family group guidance (QHP) QAS Provider 15 min $20.59 QAS Professional 15 min $10.31 97158 Group treatment with protocol modification (QHP) QAS Provider 15 min $20.59 QAS Professional 15 min $10.31 Caveats ------- - Proposed rates: federal (CMS) approval is pending. Medi-Cal's own rate lookup shows $0.00 for these codes until it is approved. How we read this state's schedule --------------------------------- Proposed, not yet in effect: SPA 25-0028 was submitted to CMS on 2025-09-30 with a proposed effective date of 2025-07-01, and its approval date is blank. It would set Medi-Cal FFS rates for BHT (members under 21) by Qualified Autism Service (QAS) tier: Provider, Professional, Paraprofessional. Paraprofessional is listed only for 97152, 97153 and 97154. 0362T and 0373T are not listed. Until approval, Medi-Cal's own rate lookup shows $0.00 for these codes. Read from the PDF on 2026-09-30. Program Medi-Cal FFS - Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) Effective date 2025-07-01 Last reviewed 2026-09-30 Source [DHCS State Plan Amendment 25-0028 (pending CMS approval) - Medi-Cal FFS rates for Behavioral Health Treatment, Attachment 4.19-B](https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SPA-25-0028-Pending.pdf) National median · 97153 $15.04 per 15-min unit California has no rate in the national median. Across 40 states, at the technician tier or the single rate where a state has no tiers. [How we count](https://streamaba.com/tools/aba-medicaid-rates#methodology) [Compare every state](https://streamaba.com/tools/aba-medicaid-rates) Read this before you rely on a number ------------------------------------- - These are California Medicaid fee-for-service rates as published by the state. They are not commercial insurance rates and not managed care plan rates. - This page is general information, not billing, coding or legal advice. - Fee schedules change, often without notice. 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