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Vol. 4
Latest issue · Mar 5, 2026
27 articles
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The ABA Insight Review.

Authoritative reporting on ABA prior authorization, CPT coding, Medicaid policy, denial management, and practice compliance.

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23 articles
Denial Management

How to Write an ABA Appeal Letter That Gets Approved: Medical Necessity Template

A step-by-step guide to writing effective ABA prior authorization and claim denial appeals, including a medical necessity letter template used by successful ABA practices.

Feb 25, 20268 min
Prior Authorization

Humana ABA Prior Authorization: Requirements and Best Practices

Humana's ABA authorization process through its behavioral health division. Documentation requirements, timelines, and how to avoid the most common Humana denials.

Feb 22, 20266 min
Medicaid Policy

Medicaid ABA Coverage by State: 2026 Comparison Guide

A comprehensive comparison of ABA coverage requirements across all 50 state Medicaid programs, including authorization duration, documentation requirements, and key differences.

Feb 20, 202611 min
Prior Authorization

UnitedHealthcare/Optum ABA Authorization: What's Changed in 2026

UHC routes ABA behavioral health authorizations through Optum. Here's the current process, documentation requirements, and what changed with the 2026 policy update.

Feb 18, 20267 min
Prior Authorization

Aetna ABA Prior Authorization: Complete Guide for 2026

Step-by-step walkthrough of Aetna's prior authorization process for ABA services, including required documentation, submission timelines, and common denial reasons.

Feb 15, 20269 min
Practice Management

ABA Practice Credentialing: How to Get In-Network with Major Payors

A practical guide to credentialing your ABA practice with commercial payors and Medicaid programs, including timelines, required documents, and common delays.

Feb 12, 20269 min
Billing & Coding

ABA Telehealth Billing in 2026: What's Still Covered and What Isn't

The telehealth flexibilities introduced during COVID-19 have largely been made permanent for ABA. Here's the current state of telehealth coverage across major commercial payors and state Medicaid programs.

Feb 10, 20267 min
Compliance

ABA Billing Compliance: How to Conduct an Internal Audit

A practical guide to conducting an internal ABA billing compliance audit — what to look for, how to document findings, and how to correct identified issues.

Feb 8, 202610 min
Medicaid Policy

Texas Medicaid ABA Billing: TMHP Requirements and the Star Kids Program

Texas Medicaid (TMHP) has a complex ABA billing structure with different rules for STAR, STAR Kids, and STAR+PLUS. Here's what Texas ABA practices need to know.

Feb 5, 20269 min
Prior Authorization

ABA Concurrent Review: How to Prepare and What Payors Are Looking For

Concurrent review is the payor's check-in on whether ABA services are still medically necessary. Here's what triggers it, what payors look for, and how to prepare.

Feb 3, 20267 min
Prior Authorization

Cigna/Evernorth ABA Authorization Requirements: What Changed in 2026

Cigna updated its ABA clinical payment and coding policy in late 2025. Here's what changed, what stayed the same, and what your billing team needs to know.

Feb 1, 20268 min
Practice Management

ABA Revenue Cycle Management: From Authorization to Payment

A comprehensive guide to the ABA revenue cycle — the complete workflow from intake through payment, with benchmarks for each stage and common bottlenecks to avoid.

Jan 30, 202612 min
Billing & Coding

Place of Service Codes for ABA: Home, Clinic, School, and Telehealth

The correct place of service codes for ABA services delivered in different settings, and how POS code errors cause claim denials.

Jan 28, 20265 min
Billing & Coding

ABA Modifier Guide: HM, HN, HO, 95, GT, and State-Specific Requirements

A practical guide to ABA billing modifiers — which modifier goes with which CPT code, which payors require what, and how modifier errors cause denials.

Jan 25, 20268 min
Compliance

Electronic Visit Verification for ABA: State Requirements and Implementation Guide

EVV is now required for home-based ABA services in most states. Here's what EVV is, which states require it, and how to implement it in your practice.

Jan 22, 20267 min
Prior Authorization

Anthem's Weekly Unit Tracking: The ABA Billing Trap That Costs Practices Thousands

Anthem is the only major commercial payor that tracks ABA authorized units on a weekly basis. Here's exactly what that means, why it causes denials, and how to manage it.

Jan 20, 20267 min
Compliance

HIPAA Compliance for ABA Practices: What You Actually Need to Do

A practical HIPAA compliance guide for ABA practices — the required safeguards, common violations, and how to build a compliance program that works.

Jan 18, 20269 min
Medicaid Policy

Florida Medicaid ABA Billing Guide 2026: AHCA Requirements and Common Pitfalls

Florida's AHCA covers ABA services under a specific benefit structure with unique documentation and authorization requirements. This guide covers everything Florida ABA practices need to know.

Jan 15, 202610 min
Practice Management

New ABA Client Intake: The Billing Checklist That Prevents Revenue Leakage

The billing tasks that must be completed at intake to prevent revenue leakage — eligibility verification, benefit confirmation, authorization submission, and more.

Jan 14, 20266 min
Billing & Coding

ICD-10 Coding for ABA: Autism Diagnosis Codes and How to Use Them Correctly

The correct ICD-10 codes for autism spectrum disorder, how to choose the right code for each client, and how diagnosis code errors cause ABA claim denials.

Jan 12, 20267 min
Billing & Coding

ABA CPT Codes 97151–97158: The Complete Billing Guide

Everything you need to know about the eight ABA CPT codes — what each code covers, who can bill it, modifier requirements, and common billing errors.

Jan 10, 202612 min
Practice Management

Training a New ABA Biller: A 30-Day Onboarding Guide

A structured 30-day training plan for new ABA billing staff, covering the core competencies, common mistakes to avoid, and the resources every ABA biller needs.

Jan 8, 20268 min
Denial Management

The Top 10 ABA Claim Denial Reasons in 2026 (and How to Fix Them)

Based on data from ABA practices across the country, these are the most common reasons ABA claims are denied — and the specific steps to prevent each one.

Jan 5, 202610 min
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