# CPT Codes

January 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Billing

Optum ABA Billing 2026: Key Changes for BCBAs

Navigate Optum ABA billing 2026 changes for commercial claims. Master NPI taxonomy rules, BCBA compliance steps, documentation tips, and denial-proof checklist.

January 23, 2026 • 5 min read

ABA CPT Codes Glossary: Essential Billing Terms

Master ABA CPT codes glossary with definitions for 97151-97158, modifiers, documentation requirements, and compliance checklists. Perfect for RBTs and BCBAs.

January 19, 2026 • 7 min read

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CPT 97158

CPT 97157 vs 97158: Documentation Guide for BCBAs

Struggling with CPT 97157 vs 97158 documentation? Learn key differences for group caregiver training and adaptive behavior treatment to ensure compliance and reimbursement for BCBAs.

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January 19, 2026 • 7 min read

Master High-Intensity ABA LMN Documentation for BCBAs

Struggling with high-intensity ABA LMN? BCBAs, master clinical criteria, VB-MAPP data linkage, dosage justification, and denial-proof strategies to secure approvals.

January 19, 2026 • 7 min read

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ABA Compliance

School-Based ABA Documentation Compliance Guide

Tackle school-based ABA documentation hurdles with expert tips on data collection, compliant session notes for CPT codes, and HIPAA/FERPA checklists. Essential for BCBAs.

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January 19, 2026 • 4 min read

Medicare PFS ABA 2025: Billing Cuts & Checklist for BCBAs

Urgent: Medicare PFS ABA 2025 changes hit ABA billing. 2.83% cut, telehealth updates, denial risks. Grab 7-step compliance checklist now!

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January 18, 2026 • 7 min read

CPT 97155 Data Justification: 7 Essential Metrics

Struggling with CPT 97155 audits? Master 7 data justification metrics for ABA therapy, from RBT fidelity to protocol changes, ensuring audit-proof documentation and medical necessity.

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January 12, 2026 • 7 min read

CPT 97155 No Protocol Mod: BCBA Documentation Guide

Struggling with CPT 97155 no protocol modification? Discover compliant BCBA documentation tips, 97155 vs 97157 differences, and ethical billing strategies to avoid audits.

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January 12, 2026 • 7 min read

CPT 97157 Documentation Updates 2025: BCBA Guide

Struggling with CPT 97157 audits? Master 2025 updates for BCBA non-face-to-face supervision. Learn docs, tips, and pitfalls to stay compliant.

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January 7, 2026 • 7 min read

Essential Guide to CPT 97155 Unbundled Authorization

Discover CPT 97155 changes: Unbundled authorization guide with documentation requirements, workflow impacts, and audit prep for effective BCBA practice.

January 7, 2026 • 8 min read

Essential BCBA ABN Documentation for Non-Covered Services

Discover BCBA ABN documentation for non-covered ABA services. Step-by-step ABN form guide, best practices for families, and compliance tips to avoid penalties.