November 16, 2026
7:00-8:00pm
PSHA Town Hall: Understanding the New Codes
by Nicole Billak, Ed.D., CCC-SLP/LBS
and Joanne Wisely, MA CCC/SLP ACE FNAP
Abstract
With the upcoming transition from CPT code 92507 to a new set of speech-language pathology treatment codes effective January 1, 2027, clinicians are facing questions about code selection, documentation requirements, and appropriate billing practices.
This interactive town hall will provide speech-language pathologists with practical guidance for navigating the new codes and applying them to clinical practice. The session will begin with a discussion of clinical decision-making to support accurate code selection, followed by a brief review of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs). Participants will then explore when to use each of the new codes, with an emphasis on clinical scenarios, documentation expectations, and strategies to support accurate and compliant billing.
The session will conclude with an opportunity for participants to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss practical challenges associated with implementing the new codes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Use a structured decision process to identify and properly code clinical services
- Explain essential compliance to code descriptions, the Correct Coding Initiative and Medically Unlikely Edits
- Create treatment goals to align with client needs and coding parameters
- Identify a compliant and non-compliant coding scenario using the new CPT codes
Time Ordered Agenda
- Intro/Goals/Outcomes - 5 mins
- SLP Tx Code Decision Tree Review - 10 mins
- NCCI and MUEs - 10 mins
- Documentation Template - 5 mins
- Clinically Specific CPT Code Descriptors - 10 mins
- Timing and Midpoint Convention- 10 mins
- Q & A/Wrap - 10 mins
Speaker Biographies
Joanne Mizii Wisely has served as a speech-language pathologist in all post-acute settings and has been awarded Distinguished Fellowship in Public Policy by the National Academies of Practice. She currently serves as a Clinical Medical Expert with the CMS PACIO Project Committee to develop post-acute electronic health record guidance. Joanne is an adjunct faculty member at Widener University, a Life Member of the American Speech-Language -Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She serves ASHA as the Pennsylvania State Advocate for Medicare Policy, serves on the ASHA Member Advisory Group for Value Based Care and is a member of the Board of Directors for Main Line Senior Services Wayne Senior Center.
Nicole Billak, Ed.D., CCC-SLP/LBS is a veteran school based SLP with over 20 years of experience in the public school system. Nicole is the previous president of PSHA and current Executive Director of PSHA.
Financial Disclosures
Joanne has not financial relationships to disclose.
Nicole receives a salary from PSHA as the Executive Director
Non-financial Disclosures
Joanne serves as the ASHA StAMP for PSHA, is an active member of the PSHA Government Relations committee, and is a member of several ASHA SIGs.
Nicole does not have any non-financial disclosures.
The November 16th event is being offered for ASHA CEU's and ACT 48 credits
This event is free for members and non-members
Satisfactory Completion Requirements :
Certificates of completion will be awarded after active attendance at the Thematic Event, submission of a completed evaluation, and submission of a completed assessment of learning. Partial credit is not awarded for these continuing education events. A link to the online assessment and evaluation will be provided. In addition, some presenters will assess understanding during the event using polls via Zoom.
Act 48 Clock Hours:
PSHA is an approved provider by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to sponsor Continuing Education programs as required by ACT 48. The number of clock hours is listed on the flyer for each event. Individuals attending the program must arrive on time and stay the duration of the program in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations accepted until the beginning of the event. This event is offered for free and therefore refunds are not accepted.
Professional Conduct and Discrimination Policy
All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Please review PSHA’s Professional Conduct and DEI Commitment inside the CEU Policy link shared here.
Complaint Policy
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Accessibility Policy
The Association is committed to providing an outstanding experience for all participants at its events. We strive for full access to the activities of these events and accommodations relating to mobility, hearing, vision, or other areas may be provided. We ask that requests for reasonable accommodations at the event be made as early as possible, and well in advance of the event, so we may explore options to best meet the individual’s need or provide a resource/suggestion to help meet the individual's requirement. Potential Barriers: Although we strive to make this event as accessible as possible to all members, some barriers may remain due to financial, logistical, facility, vendor or volunteer/staffing limitations. If the association is unable to provide an accommodation due to one or more of the reasons stated above and the individual feels attendance is no longer an option, the Association will provide a full refund of the event registration fee.
