# 97154: ABA group therapy by a technician

- **CPT code:** 97154

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [MH Mental Health](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/MH/)
2. [BD Cognitive Therapy](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/BD/)
3. [1 Medical Care](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/1/)

**Why these codes:** HIPAA 5010 has no ABA code. Most payers carry ABA under the mental health benefit (autism mandates sit there); some answer under cognitive therapy, a few only under medical care.

**Sources:** X12 HIPAA 5010 service type code definitions; VerifyTX billing practice

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Canonical: https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/procedure-codes/97154/