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97155 CPT Code Description: Complete ABA Billing Guide, Documentation Requirements & Reimbursement (2026)
CPT code 97155 covers ABA protocol modification by a BCBA. See 2026 documentation rules, state reimbursement rates and the denials it triggers most.

Anne Scholfield
Jul 20


DSM-5 vs ICD-10-CM Codes: Key Differences Every Therapist Should Know
Learn the real difference between DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM codes in ABA billing, why claims need both and how mismatched codes trigger denials.

Anne Scholfield
Jul 17


How to Read an ERA in Medical Billing: Payments, Denial Codes & Adjustments Explained
Learn how to read an ERA in medical billing: decode payments, CARC and RARC denial codes and adjustments so your practice catches

Anne Scholfield
Jul 16


ICD-10 vs CPT Codes in Speech Therapy: What's the Difference and Why It Matters?
Confused about ICD-10 vs CPT codes in speech therapy billing? Here's the real difference, common coding mistakes and how to stop denials before they start.

Anne Scholfield
Jul 15


What is ICN Number in Medical Billing? Meaning, Uses & Examples
Learn what an ICN number means in medical billing, how it's formatted, where to find it on a claim and why it matters for faster ABA reimbursements.

Anne Scholfield
Jul 14


RCM Audit: A Complete Guide to Improving Your Healthcare Revenue Cycle
What an RCM audit checks, how internal and external reviews differ and the exact steps ABA practices use to fix denials and speed up collections.

Anne Scholfield
Jul 13


What Is an Offset in Medical Billing? How Insurance Recovers Overpayments
Learn what an offset in medical billing means, why payers use it to recover overpayments and how ABA practices can stop it from hurting cash flow.

Anne Scholfield
Jul 10


What Is a Rendering Provider? Medical Billing Guide & Examples (2026)
A rendering provider is the clinician who performed the service on a claim. See how it works, where it goes on a claim and real ABA billing examples.

Anne Scholfield
Jul 9


ABA Billing Company vs. In-House Team: Cost Comparison for Growing ABA Practices
Compare ABA billing companies vs in-house billing teams. Learn the true costs, hidden revenue leaks, ROI and the best choice for growing practices.

Anne Scholfield
Jul 8
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