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Behavioral health practice resources
Denials and appeals
How to Write an ABA Insurance Denial Appeal Letter
A step-by-step guide to appealing an ABA or behavioral health denial: read the denial, gather evidence, answer each reason and cite the rules that apply.
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Denials and appeals
Common Behavioral Health Claim Denials and How to Prevent Them
The most common reasons behavioral health and ABA claims get denied, from authorization and coding to medical necessity, and how to prevent each one.
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Clinical evaluations
ADHD Evaluation: A DSM-5-TR Criteria Checklist for Clinicians
What a thorough ADHD evaluation covers: DSM-5-TR symptom thresholds by age, onset, settings, impairment, rating scales, rule-outs and documentation.
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Treatment planning
Behavioral Health Treatment Plans: SMART Goal Examples
How to write measurable behavioral health treatment plan goals and objectives, with SMART goal examples for depression, anxiety, ADHD and ABA services.
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ABA supervision
RBT Supervision Requirements: The Monthly Checklist for BCBAs
BACB RBT supervision requirements explained: the 5% monthly minimum, required contacts, individual and group supervision, observation and documentation.
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Compliance and audits
Behavioral Health Documentation Audit Checklist
A practical checklist for auditing behavioral health progress notes and charts: required elements, time-based codes, treatment plan links and signatures.
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Clinical evaluations
What to Include in a Psychiatric Intake Assessment
A checklist of what to cover in a psychiatric or behavioral health intake assessment: history, mental status, risk, rating scales, diagnosis and plan.
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School and workplace
Writing IEP and 504 Accommodation Recommendations From an Evaluation
How clinicians can turn evaluation findings into clear IEP and 504 accommodation recommendations: link each need to a finding and explain why it helps.
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Clinical evaluations
ARFID Assessment: A Guide for Clinicians
How to assess avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): DSM-5-TR criteria, the three common drivers, medical safety checks and differentials.
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