ABA Coding Coalition New Code Presentation

Abstract

This presentation will provide a detailed review of the finalized adaptive behavior services CPT code set and its implications for clinical practice, billing, documentation, and payer implementation. Building on the code changes approved by the American Medical Association CPT Editorial Panel in September 2025, the session will examine the six new CPT codes added to the adaptive behavior services family, the revisions to codes 97151-97158, the updated guidelines governing code use, and the deletion of Category III codes 0362T and 0373T, with implementation tied to the January 2027 effective date.

Designed for providers, administrators, billers, and payer-facing leaders, the presentation will move beyond a policy update to offer a practical walkthrough of the revised code structure. It will highlight what each new or revised code is intended to capture, how the updated guidelines affect code selection and documentation expectations, and where organizations should focus operationally to prepare. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the full scope of the adaptive behavior coding revisions, the rationale behind the restructuring of the code set, and the key decisions required to support compliant, accurate, and sustainable implementation across service settings.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will describe the major structural changes to the adaptive behavior services
   CPT code set.
2. Participants will differentiate the intended use of the new and revised adaptive behavior
   services codes and explain how updated guidelines influence code selection,
   documentation, and reporting.
3. Participants will identify key operational steps they should take to prepare for
   implementation to ensure ongoing organizational compliance.

This webinar offers 0.0 BACB XXXXX CEU. (tbd please remove if no CEU)