A brief history of ABA billing codes
When health insurance began to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) as a medically necessary treatment, billing codes specifically for ABA did not exist.
2010: ABAI works with American Medical Association to collaborate and gain support.
2012: ABAI submits Code Change Application to CPT Editorial Panel.
2013: Multidisciplinary work group submits revised application.
Category III codes for adaptive behavior service approved.
2015: ABAI forms ABA Services Work Group to develop proposal to modify Category III codes and convert to Category I codes.
2017: ABA Services Work Group presents Code Change Application to CPT Editorial Panel.
2019: New CPT I and CPT III codes take effect January 1, 2019.