Business Support Plan Template

When starting an independent practice, you'll want to start with a solid business plan. Think of this as your treatment plan for business success, or as we like to call it, your Business Support Plan (BSP). To assist you, download a copy of the Business Support Plan Template.docx, specifically designed for ABA practitioners. To learn more about writing your BSP, check out our blog Business Planning for an Independent ABA Practice.

Checklist for Starting an Independent ABA Practice

Learn more about steps you can take toward launching your independent practice with this checklist specifically created for the ABA practitioner! Download your copy today! Checklist for Starting an Independent ABA Practice.pdf


Out-Of-Network Provider Flowchart

Learn more about your payment options as an out-of-network provider (OON). Download your copy today! Out-Of-Network Provider Flowchart


ABA Coding Coalition Model Coverage Policy

This document is a model health insurance coverage policy. It was developed in 2020 by the ABA Coding Coalition (representatives of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Autism Speaks, Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Council of Autism Service Providers, and their CPT® consultant). The Coalition comprises most of the individuals and organizations who authored the application that was submitted to the American Medical Association in 2016 to obtain Category I CPT® codes for adaptive behavior (applied behavior analysis; ABA) assessment and treatment services.

According to the authors, the purpose of this model coverage policy is to help providers of ABA services communicate with payers about appropriate coverage determinations, including indications, limitations, and competence recommendations. Providers may use this document in conversations with Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and commercial payers. Many commercial payers have national policies, but several have local discretion. At present, there is considerable variability across payers in policies regarding these services. The authors encourage the use of this model coverage policy to enhance consistency in the coverage of ABA services.

If you have questions regarding this model coverage policy or the 2019 CPT® codes for adaptive behavior services, please feel free to contact the ABA Coding Coalition at https://abacodes.org/contact/