Understanding the process of using insurance benefits to cover autism treatments
The link below shares the step by step process of navigating through the insurance process including assessment, meeting medical necessity, co-pays and out-of-pocket cost and payment for services.
Navigating the Insurance Process May 2017
An insurance carriers expectation of treatment team structure and supervision
Insurance carriers expect a treatment team structure and supervision of registered behavior technicians to meet the ethical guidelines of providing ABA treatment.
Structure of an ABA Treatment Service Model
February 2019 Update: Clarifications Regarding Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Funders and Managers (2nd ed.)
Supplemental Guidance on Interpreting and Applying the 2019 CPST Codes for Adaptive Behavior Services
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New American Medical Association medical billing coding for ABA
Beginning in January 2019, the newly announced AMA CPT codes for Adaptive Behavior Assessment (applied behavior analysis, ABA) and Treatment Code for insurance reimbursement take effect. Learn More
Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms