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Types of Rejections in Medical Billing and How To Avoid Them

Claim rejection is one of the most frustrating things for medical and healthcare providers. The rejection of a claim can happen for many reasons, and while one here and there might not seem like a big deal, the impact of rejected claims can be significant for a practice. Let’s delve into the most common reasons […]

How Parent Portals Can Help Increase Caregiver Participation

Many caregivers recognize how essential parent involvement in ABA therapy is for the success of their child’s autism program. However, they often find it challenging to be actively engaged in their child’s treatment, especially when they’re working full-time jobs. If you’re unsure how to make caregiver involvement a reality, exploring parent portals may be the […]

ABA Insurance Rate Increases

Recognizing the value and significance of providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to their members, healthcare insurance providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois have taken a positive step forward by implementing rate increases for ABA services. This move showcases their commitment to improving autism care and supporting […]

Improving Scheduling & Authorizations Management In ABA Practices

Proficient management of medical authorizations is crucial for both financial stability and client progress in the field of ABA therapy. ABA practices frequently face issues with authorization management, such as under- and over-utilized authorizations, which can significantly affect revenue and client outcomes. Additionally, it can harm client outcomes by preventing learners from accessing other necessary […]

ABA Thanksgiving Best Practices

Thanksgiving reminds us to count our blessings and celebrate the bounty in our lives. Even so, for many people, holidays can be stressful. You may have social anxiety, complicated histories with family members, or worry about planning the perfect event. For autistic individuals, holidays may be stressful for different reasons. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this […]

Does your ABA therapy clinic need practice management software?

If you run an ABA therapy practice, you may have heard about dedicated ABA practice management solutions. ABA practice management software seems like a great idea, but is it necessary? After all, your practice seems to be getting along fine without any ABA software. While it might appear that your practice is operating smoothly, or […]

Selecting the Best ABA Therapy-Based Medical Billing Company

As an ABA practitioner, you are responsible for several aspects of your practice. With so much going on, your ability to deliver quality patient care may be compromised. One of these elements is ABA therapy billing. Thankfully, outsourcing to third-party providers is an option for ABA therapy providers and other medical billers.  However, choosing a […]

Avoid ABA Billing Errors

ABA therapy billing is one of the more complicated aspects of running a practice. Billing errors can cause significant interruptions, which in turn can result in delays or potential claim denials. Your primary objective as an ABA therapy provider is to deliver meaningful and high-quality services to your clients, but managing your revenue cycle effectively […]

Essentials About ABA Billing for ABA Therapy Practices

The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and your practice needs to stay informed and up-to-date with a range of information regarding ABA therapy billing — from ABA insurance codes to billing software. If your practice handles its own billing, it’s essential that you understand the intricacies of this type of medical billing to ensure success. […]

Guide for Processing ABA Insurance Claims

Despite recent developments in the healthcare industry that now ensure that ABA therapy is covered by medical insurance, it can still be challenging for ABA practitioners to claim for their services. This is due to a variety of factors, such as changing ABA billing codes and other billing errors, which result in denied claims. Our […]