New ABA CPT Codes Requested Start Date for this Authorization / / Initial Request Patient Name: Date of Birth: Age: M F Address (City/State only): Tel #: Patient s Insurance ID#: Patient's Employer/Benefit Plan: Provider/Supervisor Name: License Certification # (if applicable) Name of Program/Clinic (if applicable): VO Provider ID # (if known): Tel # Service Address: City/State/Zip: Independently licensed provider in State where treating patient? Yes No ABA Provider Certification BCBA BCABA State Certification ID #: Check Which: SSN Tax ID NPI Additional Care Team Names (use additional sheets as necessary): Paraprofessional / Tutor: Attestation of qualifications by supervisor Paraprofessional / Tutor: Attestation of qualifications by supervisor Consultant : VO Provider ID # (if known): Tel # Service Address: City/State/Zip: Independently licensed provider in State where treating patient? Yes No ABA Provider Certification BCBA BCABA State certification ID #: Check Which: SSN Tax ID NPI Diagnosis: Qualified provider determining diagnosis (pediatrician, psychiatrist, MD, DO, independently licensed and credentialed psychologist): Name/Credential Tel # Treatment History: (please select all that apply in last 12 months) Mental Health Substance Abuse Both None Unknown Outpatient Partial/IOP Inpatient Residential Group Home Other Other Applied Behavioral Analysis Treatment Report Initial Authorization Request Current Impairments: (Please select one value for each type of impairment. Scale: 0=none; 1=mild/mildly incapacitating; 2=moderate/moderately incapacitating; 3=severe or severely incapacitating; na=not assessed. Initial Danger to Self 0 1 2 3 na Danger to Others 0 1 2 3 na Communication 0 1 2 3 na Social Interactions 0 1 2 3 na Restrictive, Repetitive, Stereotypical patterns of behaviors 0 1 2 3 na Mood Disturbance (Depression or Mania) 0 1 2 3 na Anxiety 0 1 2 3 na Psychosis/Hallucinations/Delusions 0 1 2 3 na Thinking/Cognition/Memory/Concentration Problems 0 1 2 3 na Impulsive/Reckless/Aggressive Behavior 0 1 2 3 na Activities of Daily Living Problems 0 1 2 3 na Weight Change Associated with a Behavioral Diagnosis 0 1 2 3 na Medical/Physical Condition 0 1 2 3 na Substance Abuse/Dependence 0 1 2 3 na Job/School Performance Problems 0 1 2 3 na Legal Problems 0 1 2 3 na Please indicate type(s) of service provided BY OTHERS (select all that apply): Medication Management Indiv. Psychotherapy Family Psychotherapy Group Therapy Community Program(s) Self Help Group(s) Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech Therapy I am coordinating this patient s case with other providers as appropriate. Behavioral Y N NA Medical Y N NA Community Services Y N NA Regional/State Program Y N NA Educational Program Y N NA Current Medications including Psychotropic : Dosage and Frequency 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Treating Provider s Signature: Date: Page 1 of 2 Beacon 12.15.2015
ABA INITIAL AUTHORIZATION SERVICES REQUEST Please indicate type(s) of service provided by care team in next 6 months and requested Patient Name: ID# (name and ID are needed to ensure that both pages are for same individual) hours per day and days per week. New ABA CPT Codes INITIAL AUTHORIZATION TREATMENT REPORT Program Setting: Home Facility/Clinic School Other: Provider Report Guidelines are included to ensure required elements are covered in the Assessment / Follow-up Assessment by MD/QHCP. Behavior identification initial authorization treatment report. Please attach completed authorization assessment, administration of tests, detailed behavioral history, observation, caretaker interview, interpretation, discussion of findings, recommendations, prepara- request to your prepared treatment report upon submission. tion of report, development of treatment plan. Assessment of strengths and weaknesses of skill areas across skill domains (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, Functional Behavior Assessment, Functional Analysis) and follow-up assessments 0359T: Behavior Identification Assessment Initial additional units-see 0360T/0361T I. ASSESSMENT Capabilities/Strengths (60 minute increments 2 hour max), Units Requested Current Problem Areas/Skill Deficits 0360T/0361T: Observational Behavior Follow-up Assessment (30 minutes increments) Units Requested Social Interaction Impairments Communications Impairments 0362T/0363T Exposure Behavior Follow-up Assessment [justification required] Restricted, repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities Adaptive Behavior Treatment (Direct 1:1 ABA Therapy) Assessment Description /Assessment Tool Used 0364T, 0365T: by technician, receiving 1 hour of supervision for every 5 to 10 Indirect observations (record reviews, interviews) hours of direct treatment. hours per day days per week. Direct observations (ABC charting) (30 min. increments), Units Requested Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) -Direct and Indirect 0368T, 0369T: (may be used for supervision in addition to direct therapy) by Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment & Placement Program VB-MAPP MD/Qualified Health Care Professional (QHCP) (30 minute increments), Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills - Revised ABLLS-R Supervision hours per day days per week. Other (Specify other methods to systematically evaluate abilities, and development of Parent (w child) hours per day days per week structured program) Total Units Requested Further assessment needed specify type and why 0373T, 0374T: Exposure Adaptive Behavior Treatment requiring 2 or more technicians, for severe maladaptive behaviors hours per day (based Assessment outcomes /Baseline data results (attach graphic display) / Conclusions on an initial 60 minutes with additional 30 minute increments) by technician, days per week. Units Requested Family/Caregiver Composition and Plan for Treatment Participation/ Behavioral Group Adaptive Behavior Treatment Management Skill Transfer 0366T, 0367T: Group Adaptive Behavior Treatment Protocol by technician II. TREATMENT hours per day days per week. General Treatment Recommendations Instructional Methods to be used (i.e., DTT, PRT, Natural Environment) 0372T: Social Skills Group by MD/QHCP, hours per day days per week Behavioral Methods to be used (DRA, DRO, Behavioral Momentum) Treatment Setting to be used Family Adaptive Behavior Treatment Guidance by MD/ QHCP, without Describe how supervision & direct services to be delivered (address frequency on patient pg 1) 0370T: with individual family, hours per day days per week Describe how coordination of care will be facilitated Measurable Objectives to be Addressed Specify all that apply for both Behavior 0371T: with multiple family group, hours per day days per week & Skill Deficits, include baseline data: Conditions in which behavior & skill is to occur / including generalized settings Other frequency: Behavioral definition of behaviors & skills - observable and measurable Documented justification must be provided. Behavior mastery criteria (quantify frequency and settings to demonstrate mastery compared to baseline measures; Page 2 of 2 Beacon. Revised 12.15.2015
Applied Behavior Analysis Provider Treatment Report Guidelines: Initial Authorization Request The following is a guide to what is expected in the individual assessment treatment plan for members with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. I. Member s identifying information a. Name b. Date of birth c. Age d. Member s insurance ID # e. Service address f. Parent/Caregiver name g. Diagnosis, include date, name & title of the professional h. Date(s) of original assessment i. Name, title and credential of the assessor j. Name of the supervising BCBA If there was a change in supervisor, indicate date of change and name of prior supervisor k. Current report date II. III. IV. Basic biopsychosocial information a. Family composition b. Family primary concerns c. Medical and mental health history, including treatment and medication, if applicable d. Current or prior services (i.e., ABA, speech, occupational, social skills group, etc.) e. Overall school functioning Member s capabilities / strengths and family s support system Member s current problem areas / skills deficits relating to their ASD diagnosis. If there is no skill deficit in an area, indicate normal / average or further assessment is required. a. Cognitive / Pre-academic Skills b. Language / Communication Skills c. Reduction of interfering or mild inappropriate behaviors d. Severe Behavior (aggression, property destruction) e. Safety Skills f. Social Skills g. Play and Leisure Skills h. Independent Living / Self-Help Skills i. Community Integration j. Coping and Tolerance Skills k. Other V. List dates and data source / assessment tools used Page 1 of 3 Version 1.4
a. Indirect observations used i. Family/caregiver(s) interview (in-person, telephone) ii. Records reviewed (i.e., IEP, psychological evaluations, reports from other ABA providers, etc.) iii. Functional Assessment Screening Tool iv. Other Please specify b. Direct observations used minimum of two direct observations of the member is recommended i. ABC charting ii. Functional Behavioral Assessment (Direct and Indirect) iii. Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment & Placement Program, include grid iv. Assessment of Basic Language & Learning Skills Revised, include grid v. Other Specify other methods to systematically evaluate abilities and development of structured program. Note: If further assessment is needed or will be used during the first authorization period, specify tool / type and why VI. List skills to be targeted for increase (Goals): a. Identify skills to be taught by area (See Section IV) b. Each objective should be measurable, observable, age appropriate and achievable. The statement of the objectives should include the baseline measurement, current level of performance, and the anticipated level of achievement of the member at the end of the authorization period. Note: Objectives should neither be educational in nature nor overlap IEP objectives. Please provide justification if objectives are included in the plan which would fit into the formerly mentioned categories. VII. VIII. Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) of target behaviors / presenting problems (identified above) a. Description of the problem (topography, onset/offset, cycle, intensity, severity) b. History of the problem (long-term and recent) c. Antecedent analysis (setting, people, time of day, events) d. Consequence analysis e. Impression and analysis of the function of the problem Note: If a FBA was not conducted, provide an explanation and time frame as to when a FBA will be administered. Recommended behavioral intervention plan a. Instructional methods to be used (i.e., DTT, PRT, natural environment) b. Behavioral methods to be used (i.e., DRA, DRO, behavioral momentum) c. Treatment setting d. Program observable and measureable behavior goals, including i. Baseline data / Direct observation data described and graphically displayed ii. Operational definition for each behavior / skill iii. Format of each goal should include the following components: 1. Goal introduction date 2. The situation or circumstance in which the behavior should occur Page 2 of 3 Version 1.4
3. The observable response the member is expected to demonstrate or exhibit 4. The standards (mastery criteria) of performance expected when performing the task (e.g. frequency, duration, percentage, etc ) and target date for when the goal will be mastered Example: Given at least five opportunities for social interactions with peers during a 1 hour social skills session, John will demonstrate appropriate social proximity (3-5 feet) to peers on 80% observed intervals on 3 consecutive weekly observations. Goal introduction date: 04/03/2013 Goal target mastery date: 12/03/2013 VIII. IX. Preference Assessment: a. Identify assessment method used (i.e., forced-choice, checklist, anecdotal reporting from care giver, etc.) b. Specify reinforcers and potential reinforcers identified for use Description of parent / caregiver behavioral management training / knowledge transfer plan a. Condition and frequency of parent / caregiver trainings b. Observable and measureable goals for the parent /caregiver. Refer to section VII, iii for goal components. c. Describe barriers to parent / caregiver involvement, if applicable Note: Goals should align with member s program goals and help the parent / caregiver generalize and reinforce mastered goals. X. Describe how coordination of care with other professionals, such as occupational therapist, psychotherapist, and / or psychiatrist will be facilitated a. Have you communicated with the member s prescriber of psychotropic drugs? b. Have you communicated with the member s PCP? i. Have you documented the communication or member declination? c. Have you been in communication with other Behavior Health (BH) providers for this member? i. If yes, please indicate the type of BH provider. XI. Describe how supervision (direct and indirect) and direct services will be delivered XII. Crisis Plan a. Emergency situation (i.e., weather, medical, behavioral) b. Names and numbers of contacts that can assist in resolving the crisis XIII. XIV. Summary and program recommendations, include program hours, parent training, supervision, social skills group (if applicable), etc. a. A summary of the assessment should be included with justification for treatment recommendations. i. Include breakdown of number of hours requested for services by CPT code: 1. CPT Code i.e., 0364T / 0365T 2. Description of Service i.e., ABA Therapy by Para 3. # of total hours i.e. 260 4. Breakdown per week i.e. 10 hours per week 5. Location where services are to be delivered i.e. in home Signature, title and credential of the author of the report as well as the supervising BCBA, if different than the author. Parent signature is also recommended. Page 3 of 3 Version 1.4