Webinar Series: The New ABA CPT Codes: What Providers, Billers, and EMR Vendors Need to Know, September 2026
Panelists:
Jenna Minton (ABA Coding Coalition Consultant)
Julie Kornck (ABAI ABA Coding Colatition Representative)
Ashey Fuhrman, Ph.D, BCBA-D (BACB ABA Coding Coalition Representative)
Ivy Chong, Ph.D., BCBA-D (BACB ABA Coding Coalition Representative)
Kristen Koba Burdt, BCBA (CASP ABA Coding Coalition Representative)
Chanti Frizsching Waters, EdD, BCBA-D (APBA ABA Coding Coalition Representative)
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:
At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Participants will describe the major structural changes to the adaptive behavior services CPT code set.
- 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.
- Participants will identify key operational steps they should take to prepare for implementation to ensure ongoing organizational compliance.
Target Audience: providers, administrators, billers, and payer-facing leaders
CE Available: BACB
Date: Monday, September 21st.
Time: 1:00 PM EST