
7 Common Clinical Billing Challenges in the ABA Industry and How to Fix Them
Learn the 7 most common ABA billing challenges - from coding errors to authorization lapses, and how smart systems prevent denials and revenue loss.



Learn the 7 most common ABA billing challenges - from coding errors to authorization lapses, and how smart systems prevent denials and revenue loss.
FEATUREDIf you’ve ever watched a therapist try to manage dozens of behavior plans while jotting notes on a clipboard, you know the drill: data gets collected… but it doesn’t always do much. It sits in binders, waiting to be organized, analyzed, or let’s be honest, sometimes forgotten until progress reports are due.

You know the feeling: it’s been a full day of sessions, you finally get home… and instead of unwinding, you’re glued to your laptop trying to finish session notes. Dinner’s cold. You’ve missed story time with your kids.

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FEATUREDBilling isn’t what most ABA clinicians get excited about, but it can make or break a practice. Every year, CPT codes change, and 2025 brings some of the biggest updates yet. Whether you’re a clinician or billing specialist, understanding these codes and having the right billing software is essential. This guide breaks down what matters for ABA billing in 2025, helping you keep claims clean, payments steady, and your clinic running smoothly.

Running an ABA clinic isn’t just about therapy - it’s insurance claims, compliance, data accuracy, and keeping staff sane. The wrong software drains time and money, while the right ABA practice management system streamlines billing, simplifies data collection, reduces burnout, and keeps your clinic moving forward. This guide shows what to demand, avoid, and prioritize when choosing software that supports growth and client outcomes.

Many ABA clinics are stuck in survival mode. They are buried in admin tasks, turnover, and system breakdowns. This post breaks down the core challenges behind the chaos and shows how the right tools can finally turn things around.
FEATUREDAsk anyone running an ABA clinic what their day looks like, and you’ll hear a familiar story: a therapist waiting on a late client, an admin digging through emails for an authorization date, a last-minute schedule change throwing off the entire afternoon.