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General CEU: Using And Reporting Cpt Code 97156

Using And Reporting Cpt Code 97156 is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of clinical documentation, payer communication, supervision records, and leadership review. In Using And Reporting Cpt Code 97156, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: CASP CEU Center

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Course Description

Family Adaptive Behavior Treatment Guidance Using and Reporting CPT Code 97156 Original Webinar Date: September 2, 2020 CEU offered: 1.5 Learning CEU Short Title: Using and Reporting CPT Code 97156 Webinar Duration: 1 hour 30 min CE Instructors: Rebecca Womack, BCBA Gina Green, Ph.D., BCBA-D Jenna Minton, Esq Abstract: 97156 - Family Guidance - Caregiver Training . . . whatever you call it, providing this service is integral to the ability of clients to generalize their treatment effects across settings and people. Yet, many organizations and providers may not be fully aware of all the different aspects of service delivery associated with this code. Organizations providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) services must have a well-established understanding of the direct and indirect activities required of behavior analysts when they are rendering CPT code 97156. The plan development for caregivers must be derived from an assessment process based on medical necessity and designed to achieve highly individualized and socially significant outcomes. Ongoing monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to the delivery of this service will allow for optimization of treatment utilization. Compliance monitoring related to rendering services with CPT code fidelity and audits of documentation enable organizations to provide treatment with responsibility and integrity. This presentation will review the elements related to delivering family guidance services for caregivers, practical applications through the assessment and treatment process, and considerations for ongoing evaluation of metrics associated with these activities.

What You'll Learn

  1. Describe the scope and applications of CPT code 97156 for family adaptive behavior treatment guidance.
  2. Identify the direct and indirect service delivery aspects associated with caregiver training under 97156.
  3. Apply proper documentation and reporting practices when billing CPT code 97156 in ABA settings.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB 1 General
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Clinical Disclaimer

All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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