SLPs in Health Care: Documentation, Billing, and Payment Resources

The documentation, billing, and payment aspects of working as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in health care can be complex. These ASHA resources are available to support your knowledge, skills, and practices in these areas.

• 2025–2026 ASHA Public Policy Agenda [PDF]: Find more information about ASHA’s top policy priorities.

• Speech-Language Pathology CPT and HCPCS Code Changes for 2026: Learn more about the most recent code changes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).

• Coding for Reimbursement: Use these resources to obtain reimbursement for your services by billing and coding accurately.

• Documentation in Health Care: Refer to ASHA’s Practice Portal for detailed information conveying essential clinical information.

• FAQs About Coding: See the common questions that ASHA’s health care policy team answers about diagnostic and procedure codes.

• Health Care and Anti-Fraud Regulations: Read about federal regulations that protect patients, ensure fair pricing, and prevent surprise billing.

• HIPAA: Learn about federal regulations around patient privacy and security of health information as they apply to SLP practice.

• Medical Necessity: Understand the definition of medical necessity and its treatment and billing implications.

• Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System: Read about the skilled nursing facility (SNF) Medicare payment system.

• Medicare vs. Medicaid: Learn the differences between these government-funded health insurance programs and how SLPs work within them.

• Modes of Service Delivery for Speech-Language Pathology: Explore clinical, documentation, coding, and payment considerations across modes of service delivery.

Still have questions? Reach out to reimbursement@asha.org for assistance.