A diagnosis of autism using a psychological evaluation and diagnostic test that includes the following information is required for services by insurance:
- Diagnosis Code F84.0 (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and a date of diagnosis
- DSM Severity Level of Autism
- The diagnostic tool/test used to make the diagnosis (ADOS, CARS, etc.)
- Medical provider signature with the credentials of MD, PhD, PsyD
- Testing administered by schools and other school documents (e.g., IEPs) typically do not meet the minimum requirements