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Autism Services: Autism Resources

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Shared resources

  • Procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization Icon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Blue Cross Behavioral Health: Frequently asked questions for providersIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Overview of autism coverageIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Obtaining a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for autism and finding treatmentIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Behavioral health medical records documentation requirements for autism treatment services Icon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Behavioral health medical record documentation requirements for AAECs and independent interdisciplinary comprehensive diagnostic evaluationsIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Requirements for comprehensive diagnostic evaluations by approved autism evaluation centers and independent evaluation teamsIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Letter of intent to become an approved autism evaluation center Icon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • AAEC evaluation and billing guidelinesIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Autism services: Billing guidelines and procedure codesIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Behavioral health: For mental health and substance use disordersIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser. — Includes information about care management and utilization management programs
  • Behavioral Health Summit — Autism Documentation Guidelines Q&A from Sept. 11, 2025, eventIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Behavioral Health Summit — Autism Documentation Guidelines Q&A from Nov. 18, 2025, eventIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.

Forms

  • Attestation form for psychologists interested in providing ABAIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Autism comprehensive diagnostic evaluation results form Icon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.

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  • Care and utilization management programs: Overview for providersIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • e-referral Quick GuideIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
  • Provider resource guide at a glanceIcon of a PDF for download or viewing in browser.
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